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

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Maine Audubon