University of Illinois Extension
University of Illinois Extension - Selecting Shrubs for Your Home
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Spicebush
Lindera benzoin
Spicebush flowers
Size:

Small
Size: medium
Medium

Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade required.
Full Shade
Full Sun not required.
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade required.
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems:

Environmental Damage


Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 
Mature Height: 6-12 Feet
Mature Width: 6-12 Feet
Features: Small, fragrant, yellow flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge (male and female flowers on separate plants); bright red berries on female plants in late summer and autumn (most showy after leaves fall); autumn color is yellow.
Culture: Partial to full shade; moist, well-drained soils are best, but tolerates wet sites; prefers slightly acid soil.
Mature Form: Rounded
Native To: United Sates (and Illinois)
Soil Conditions:
Dry
Soil condition: Moist, Well-DrainedMoist, Well-Drained
Soil condition: WetWet
Tolerance:
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Tolerance: SaltSalt
Soil Compaction
Tolerance: Wet SitesWet Sites
Tolerance: WindWind
Uses:
Barrier
Use for: Border.Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Use for: Naturalizing.Naturalizing
Screen
Specimen
Foliage Color: Green
 
Fall Foliage Color: Yellow
 
Additional Notes: Since male and female flowers are on separate plants, both are needed to produce the bright red berries (berries will be produced on female plants only).

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