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Lindera benzoin

Lindera benzoin is a native shrub common across the southeast. It grows well in a variety of soil conditions and can tolerate occasional flood or drought. It does best in part shade. The leaves and stem of this plant produce a spicy aroma, and almost every part of the plant is edible (hence the common name Spice bush). Small flowers bloom in early spring and attract many pollinators, and the small bright red fruits that appear in the late summer are popular among songbirds. Lindera benzoin is also a host plant for several native butterflies. This shrub works well as a specimen in a rain garden, or for restoration plantings.

Spice bush

Species name - Container sizeStockPriceQuantity PricingAdd to request
Lindera benzoin - 1 Gallon

12 in stock

$14.5210+ $7.26ea

Plant type

  • Tree / Shrub

Mature Height

  • 6' - 12'

Wetland Indicator Status

  • (FAC) Facultative

Attributes

  • Bird Supportive
  • Spring Bloomer
  • Shade Tolerant
  • Butterfly and Pollinator Supportive

Planting Zone

  • Temporarily Inundated / Shallow Land
  • Riparian Zone
  • Floodplain
  • Slope
  • Riparian Buffer
  • Bottomland Hardwood

Classification by Use

  • Constructed Wetland
  • Erosion Control
  • Rain Garden
  • Showy Native
  • Stream Restoration
  • Wetland Mitigation