Lindera benzoin

Common Name: Spicebush

Plant Type: Shrub

Habitat: Wetland

Light Requirements: part sun, shade

Soil Moisture: mesic, wet

Soil Type: All

Height: 6 - 15 ft

Bloom Time: early spring

Flower Colour: soft yellow fragrant

Germination Requirements: Seed is hydrophilic, intolerant of dry storage. Seed will germinate upon being shifted to 70°F after 90 - 140 days of moist, cold stratification at 40°F

Details/Comments: Butterfly larval food plant. Deep yellow fall color with shiny red fruit. Fragrant leaves.

Picture Copyright: John Oyston