Lindera benzoin

Spicebush
 

Mature Size, Growth, Longevity

Average mature size of 6-12' tall and wide. Slow to medium growth rate. Moderately short-lived.

Native Range

Maine to Ontario and Kansas, south to Florida and Texas.

Flower and Fruit Details

Flowers are dioecious, greenish-yellow, early to mid-April in axillary clusters. Fruits are bright scarlet, 0.33-0.5" long, very ornamental.

Leaf and Bark Features

Often excellent yellow to golden yellow in fall.

Culture and Care

Difficult to transplant. Does best in moist, well-drained soils, pH 4.5-6.5, full sun or half shade. No serious disease or inset problems.

Strengths, Weaknesses, Other Facts

Fruits are eye-catching in the autumn landscape.

Taxa and Plants of this Species at BCA

The following taxa are (or were) represented in the collections at Boone County Arboretum. Additional taxa may be available in the trade that are not included here.