Lindera benzoin (Spice Bush) #3
$39.99
Lindera benzoin (Spice Bush) is a deciduous shrub with fragrant leaves, early yellow flowers, and bright fall color, ideal for woodland and wildlife-friendly gardens.
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Description
Lindera benzoin (Spice Bush) is a deciduous shrub valued for its fragrant leaves, early spring yellow flowers, and vibrant fall foliage. Its natural, rounded habit makes it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, rain gardens, borders, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.
In early spring, Lindera benzoin (Spice Bush) produces clusters of small, fragrant yellow flowers before the leaves emerge, attracting pollinators. The bright green leaves mature through summer and transform to golden yellow and orange-red hues in fall, providing striking seasonal interest. This native eastern North American shrub prefers moist, acidic soils and partial to full shade, mimicking its natural woodland environment.
Care Instructions:
Deciduous shrub
Prefers partial to full shade
Grows best in moist, well-drained, acidic soil
Moderate watering; tolerates wet conditions
Minimal pruning; prune after flowering if shaping is needed
Key Features:
Deciduous with fragrant, glossy green leaves
Early spring clusters of small yellow flowers
Vibrant golden-yellow to orange-red fall color
Rounded, naturally spreading habit
Attracts pollinators and wildlife
