Spicebush (Lindera erythrocarpa)
Also known as: Red-fruited spicebush
Spicebush is a small tree native to the eastern US. Its twigs contain a strong aromatic oil, while its fruits have been used to make teas and syrups. It is also a favorite food source for the spicebush swallowtail butterfly.
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Attributes of Spicebush
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Plant Height
5 m
Spread
1.8 m to 3.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
0.3-0.5 centimeters
Flower Color
Yellow Green Gold
Images of Spicebush
Quickly Identify Spicebush
1
Large deciduous shrub with tree potential.
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Spherical red fruits (0.5-1 inch / 12-25 mm) in fall.
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Yellow-green clustered flowers with 6 symmetrical petals.
4
Leathery dark green leaves (2.5-5 inches / 6.35-12.7 cm).
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Thin stems with gray-white young branchlets and corky ridges.
Scientific Classification of Spicebush
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Laurales
Family
Laurel
Genus
Spicewoods
Species
Spicebush
