Northern Spicebush
Lindera benzoin
Large shrub, often multi-trunked, that produces beautiful flowers, fruit, and fall foliage. Very good yellow fall color. Species is listed as Species of Concern in Maine.
BLOOM TIME
- April
SUNLIGHT
- Partial Sun
- Partial Shade
SOIL TYPE
- Well Drained
- Dry
- Moist
- Wet
- Texture (Sand)
- Texture (Loam)
- Texture (Clay)
- pH Acid <6.0
- pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
HEIGHT
6-12'
CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED
1-10
WILDLIFE BENEFITED
Caterpillars, Pollinators, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Artist: Jada Fitch
Photo Credit: Dan Jaffe