Northern Spicebush – Lindera benzoin Live Starter Plant | 6–12 Inches Tall | Bare Root | Native Wildlife Shrub

Enhance your landscape with a live Northern Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) starter plant. This native deciduous shrub is treasured for its fragrant foliage and stems, cheerful yellow spring flowers, and vibrant fall color. An excellent choice for woodland gardens, native landscapes, rain gardens, and shaded borders, Spicebush is also the host plant for the beautiful Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly and provides valuable food and shelter for birds and other wildlife. Each healthy starter plant ships bare root and is ready for planting.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Northern Spicebush starter plant
✔️ Approximately 6–12 inches tall (or larger, season permitting)
✔️ Bare root with no pot
✔️ Healthy rooted plant ready for transplanting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Northern Spicebush
Botanical Name: Lindera benzoin
Plant Type: Native deciduous shrub
Growth Stage: Bare root starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-draining 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: Yes, while young

💡 Care Tip: Plant as soon as possible after arrival in a location with moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the first growing season. Mulching around the base helps retain soil moisture and encourages healthy root establishment.