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Spicebush

Lindera benzoin

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

In fall, foliage turns yellow with female plants developing attractive but sometimes hidden red berry-like drupes. Hardy, fast-growing bush. Yellow leaf color in the fall. Leaves are aromatic when crushed. Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds. Food source for a large variety of caterpillars. Will tolerate clay soil. Not attractive to deer.

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Details

Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Shade

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Riparian Restoration

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

4-8

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

April

Root Depth (ft)

1.5

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance