Northern Spice Bush Shrub

Lindera Benzoin is a deciduous, North American native species best known for its bright yellow flowers and warm gold fall leaves. It thrives in either full or partial sunshine throughout USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 9.

The spicebush shrub grows in nature in sunny forest clearings and meadows. It is an often overlooked species. Wholesale Nursery suggests this plant to customers requesting advice on the best plant to grow on a semi-shady slope where grass doesn't grow well, leaving it dangerous to attempt to mow.

The Northern Spice Bush Is Undemanding in Its Needs

The Nothern Spice Bush becomes self-sufficient once it strengthens and grows to its final size of up to 15' tall and wide. Until the shrub matures, it needs a little help, especially water, during extreme heat or extended dry spells.

It adapts to dry or wet soils and does not care about quality. It resists damage resulting from heat, drought, disease, or pests.

The Northern Spice Bush Is Naturally Lovely

The Northern Spice Bush is an early spring riser, developing large clusters of small, medium yellow flowers. These flowers will produce red berries in the summer. They are not palatable to humans; however, they will nourish your backyard birds into the fall.

The leaves of the shrub are a deep green tone, ovate, and approximately 5" long. Leaves turn to a bright, rich golden hue during the fall.

Order Your Northern Spice Bush From Wholesale Nursery Today

Wholesale Nursery is one of the most experienced providers on the internet. We specialize in North American native species and a few well-adapted non-native plants. The Northern Spice Bush is an often underappreciated option that we adore! Give it a try--place your order with us today. We know you, too, will fall in love with this native shrub.