Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) Size:1 Gallon Our Hand in Hand Set

Our Hand in Hand Set

creating seasonal interest

The current name

but it flowers best in full sun

It will adapt to a variety of conditions and is even slightly salt tolerant

Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) Size:1 Gallon Our Hand in Hand SetSpicebush is a deciduous shrub growing to 612 feet tall. The leaves, along with the stems are aromatic and when crushed have a spicy, citrusy smell and thus its name. In the fall the leaves turn a very bright and showy yellow color. The yellow flowers grow in clusters appearing in early spring, before the leaves begin to grow. The ripe fruit is a red and berrylike and is eaten by several bird species. It is the host plant for the Spicebush swallowtail