Spicebush
Lindera benzoin
Description:
Dioecious shrub that grows 6 to 12 feet tall. Yellow flowers bloom in April. Flowers attract pollinators, berries of female plants attract birds, and functions as the host plant for spicebush swallowtail butterflies. Moist soil, partial shade to shade.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Northern Spicebush, Wild Allspice |
| Plant Family: | Lauraceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Shrubs/Subshrub |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey, Pine Barrens Periphery |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies, Birds |
| Bloom Time: | April |
| Fruit Timing: | July through October |
| Global and State Rank: | S5, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Acidic |
| Soil pH: | 5.0 to 8.0 |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade to shade |
| Light Range: | Shade, Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist |