Northern Spicebush – Lindera benzoin Live Bare Root Plant | 6–12 Inch Native Shrub | Wildlife & Pollinator Garden | Easy to Grow

Add beauty, fragrance, and wildlife value to your landscape with this live Northern Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), a healthy bare root starter shrub measuring approximately 6–12 inches tall at shipping. Native to eastern North America, Spicebush is treasured for its aromatic leaves and twigs, cheerful yellow spring flowers, vibrant fall foliage, and bright red berries on female plants when a male pollinator is nearby.

An excellent choice for woodland gardens, native landscapes, and rain gardens, this adaptable shrub also serves as an important host plant for the Spicebush Swallowtail Butterfly while providing food and shelter for birds and other beneficial wildlife.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Northern Spicebush starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 6–12 inches (may vary by season)
✔️ Botanical Name: Lindera benzoin
✔️ Healthy bare root shrub (no pot included)
✔️ Ready for planting

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Northern Spicebush, Wild Allspice
Botanical Name: Lindera benzoin
Plant Type: Native deciduous shrub
Growth Stage: Bare root starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (prefers partial shade)
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist during establishment
Mature Height: 6–12 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Best planted in the landscape

💡 Care Tip: Plant your bare root Spicebush as soon as possible after arrival. Water deeply after planting and apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture and protect the roots. Once established, this hardy native shrub requires minimal maintenance and provides multi-season interest while supporting pollinators and wildlife.