Spicebush

 

Common Name	Spicebush
Scientific Name	Lindera benzoin
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge
Light Preference	Partial Sun, Full Shade
Wildlife Value	birds
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	8'to 20'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	yellow fall color; yellow flowers; foliage spicy fragrant when crushed; bright red fruit eaten by birds in winter; host plant for spicebush swallowtail butterfly; fragrant twigs make good toothpicks