Clusters of tiny yellow flowers appear on bare branches in early spring on a fragrant native shrub with blazing yellow fall color.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Mar to Apr
- USDA Zones
- 4-9
- Sun
- Part Shade or Full Shade or Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 6-10'
- Bloom Colors
- Yellow
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly❄ Winter Interest△ Deer Resistant
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About This Name
Lindera benzoin is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Spicebush unambiguously. The genus Lindera places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Spicebush, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Lindera benzoin will give you the most precise results.