Lindera benzoin
Northern Spicebush
Lovely specimen displaying fragrant yellow flowers in early spring. The foliage is fragrant when crushed. Leaves turn yellow in fall, contrasting the bright red berries which appear midsummer. Berries are a favorite of birds.
- Category:Shrubs
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants®
- Hardiness Zone:4-9
- Tall:6-10 Feet
- Wide:6-10 Feet
Flower Color
| • | Yellow |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Average |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Boxwood Exposure
| • | Sun (Location is sunny from late morning to late afternoon) |
| • | Part Sun (Location is primarily shaded from late morning to late afternoon) |
Boxwood Zone
| • | Zone 4 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature -30 F to -20 F) |
| • | Zone 5 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature -20 F to -10 F) |
| • | Zone 6 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature -10 F to 0 F) |
| • | Zone 7 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature 0 F to 10 F) |
| • | Zone 8 (Average Annual Minimum Temperature 10 F to 20 F) |
Additional Information about Lindera benzoin
Lovely specimen displaying fragrant yellow flowers in early spring. The foliage is fragrant when crushed. Leaves turn yellow in fall, contrasting the bright red berries which appear midsummer. Berries are a favorite of birds.