Spice Bush

Spice Bush

Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America, typically found in wooded areas and along stream banks. It grows 6 to 12 feet tall and features aromatic leaves and twigs, small yellow flowers in early spring, and bright red berries in late summer to early fall. Spicebush is valued for its ecological importance, providing food and habitat for wildlife, including the spicebush swallowtail butterfly, whose larvae feed on its leaves. The berries and leaves are also used in traditional herbal remedies and teas.

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Description

Lindera benzoin

Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America, typically found in wooded areas and along stream banks. It grows 6 to 12 feet tall and features aromatic leaves and twigs, small yellow flowers in early spring, and bright red berries in late summer to early fall. Spicebush is valued for its ecological importance, providing food and habitat for wildlife, including the spicebush swallowtail butterfly, whose larvae feed on its leaves. The berries and leaves are also used in traditional herbal remedies and teas.

Min. Quanity Grade/Age Size No. Per Bundle Bundle + Fifty + Hundred + 5 Hundred + 25 Hundred +
25 Seedling 1 Yr. 6″ 25 2.10 0.75 0.70
25 Seedling 1 Yr. 12″ 25 2.40 0.95 0.90
25 Seedling 1 Yr. 18″ 25 3.30 1.40 1.35
25 Transplant 2 Yr. 2′ 1&2 Br. 25 4.50 2.75 2.50

Additional information

Botanical Name

Lindera benzoin
Height

6-12'
Zone

5-9

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