Spicebush - Lindera benzoin (discontinued)

Discontinued - We no longer offer this product. Check out our Blue-stemmed Goldenrod to create a similar look! Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) deserves to be better-known and far more widely planted! This native understory shrub bursts forth with tons of tiny yellow flowers in early spring - they sustain the earliest-to-emerge insects, as well as create a dreamy golden haze in the garden. The smooth, broad leaves comes soon after, and when broken, emit a deliciously spicy aroma. What's more is that these leaves serve as a vital food source for the larvae of the spicebush swallowtail butterfly. Come autumn, they turn a deep ochre color for yet another season of interest. Spicebush is very shade tolerant and deer resistant, making it an ideal problem-solving plant for the pollinator gardener. Plant one and join the fan club for this all-too-underappreciated native plant. Vital details: Size: 6-12'/1.8-3.6m tall and wide (expect the shorter side in cooler climates, the larger side in milder