Spicebush
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Spicebush |
| Botanical Name | Lindera benzoin |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 10 to 12 ft |
| Mature Width | 10 to 12 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | Green-yellow |
| Bloom Interest | Showy,Fragrant |
| Bloom Period | March |
| Seasonal Interest | Spring |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Yellow |
| Attributes | Clay Soil, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Shade |
| Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
| Attracts Birds | Yes |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 to 9 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water if rainfall is less than 1" per week. |
| Fertilize Notes | Fertilize in early spring and again in midsummer. Use a dry food for deciduous shrubs. |
| Prune Notes | Prune after flowering late spring or early summer. |