🌿 Lindera benzoin (Northern Spicebush)
Deciduous Shrub | Eastern North American Native | Host Plant | Aromatic
Highlights for Native Plant Enthusiasts:
🦋 Essential host plant for the Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio troilus)
🍂 Supports biodiversity: Fruits feed native birds, especially thrushes and catbirds
🌱 Grows naturally in moist woodlands, streambanks, and rich bottomlands
🍃 Leaves and twigs emit a spicy, citrusy fragrance when crushed
🍓 Female plants produce clusters of bright red drupes in late summer
🍁 Brilliant yellow fall color adds seasonal interest to native landscapes
Growing Information:
Height: 6–12 ft | Spread: 6–12 ft
Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soils
Light: Part shade to full sun (best fruiting in more sun)
Zones: 4–9
Type: Deciduous shrub
Pollination note: Dioecious – plant both male and female for fruit
Why Native Growers Love It:
Lindera benzoin is more than just a beautiful shrub—it’s a keystone species in eastern woodland ecosystems. Its early spring blooms support native bees, and its spicy aroma connects gardeners with the land’s sensory heritage. Whether you’re creating a wildlife corridor, restoring a forest edge, or building a native edible garden, spicebush earns its place.
Available in 1-gallon, 2-gallon, and 3-gallon pots. Grown from local ecotype seed where possible. See batch options for available ecotypes.
🛒 Add Lindera benzoin to your native garden today and support your local food web from the ground up.
🌿 Lindera benzoin (Northern Spicebush)
Deciduous Shrub | Eastern North American Native | Host Plant | Aromatic
Highlights for Native Plant Enthusiasts:
🦋 Essential host plant for the Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio troilus)
🍂 Supports biodiversity: Fruits feed native birds, especially thrushes and catbirds
🌱 Grows naturally in moist woodlands, streambanks, and rich bottomlands
🍃 Leaves and twigs emit a spicy, citrusy fragrance when crushed
🍓 Female plants produce clusters of bright red drupes in late summer
🍁 Brilliant yellow fall color adds seasonal interest to native landscapes
Growing Information:
Height: 6–12 ft | Spread: 6–12 ft
Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soils
Light: Part shade to full sun (best fruiting in more sun)
Zones: 4–9
Type: Deciduous shrub
Pollination note: Dioecious – plant both male and female for fruit
Why Native Growers Love It:
Lindera benzoin is more than just a beautiful shrub—it’s a keystone species in eastern woodland ecosystems. Its early spring blooms support native bees, and its spicy aroma connects gardeners with the land’s sensory heritage. Whether you’re creating a wildlife corridor, restoring a forest edge, or building a native edible garden, spicebush earns its place.
Available in 1-gallon, 2-gallon, and 3-gallon pots. Grown from local ecotype seed where possible. See batch options for available ecotypes.
🛒 Add Lindera benzoin to your native garden today and support your local food web from the ground up.
