Live Spicebush Lindera benzoin – 6" Tall, 4" Pot | Native Deciduous Shrub

About This Plant

Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a native deciduous shrub prized for fragrant foliage, yellow spring blooms, and attractive fall color. This young plant is approximately 6 inches tall and growing in a 4-inch nursery pot. It tolerates partial shade and moist, well-drained soil and is suitable for woodland gardens, borders, rain gardens, and naturalized landscapes.

What You Will Receive

1 live Spicebush plant (Lindera benzoin) in a 4-inch nursery pot, approximately 6 inches tall at shipping. Rooted starter plant, healthy and well-established, carefully packaged for safe delivery.

Growing Information

Common Name: Spicebush
Botanical Name: Lindera benzoin
Plant Type: Native deciduous shrub
Growth Stage: Young potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining soil
Watering: Average to consistently moist during establishment
Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring
Flower Color: Greenish-yellow
Mature Height: 6–12 feet
Mature Spread: 6–12 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

Care & Tips

Plant in a location with moist, well-drained soil and provide regular watering during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and supports healthy growth.

Additional Information

Dormancy Notice: Spicebush naturally enters dormancy in fall and winter and may arrive without leaves. Bare stems during dormancy are normal and indicate a healthy plant that will regrow in spring.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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