shrub · design plant record

Lindera benzoin

Spicebush

Small spring flowers and autumn foliage build a woodland shrub layer.

Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.

Height at maturity

2.44–4.57 m (8–15 ft)

Spread at maturity

1.83–4.57 m (6–15 ft)

Light

Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil / Wet-soil tolerance (check details)

Source-reported USDA zones

5–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Autumn

Fit it to the site

Moist woodland soil with some flooding tolerance.

Fruit production requires appropriate male and female plants; verify local stock.

Keep the care in the decision

Provide moisture while establishing and allow its full branching width.

Origin & safety checks

South East Canada to Central & Eastern U.S.A. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Not a toxicity assessment. Verify the exact plant and any edible part with an appropriate local authority; keep uncertain plants away from ingestion.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.