Lindera benzoin (Spice Bush)
This deciduous clump-forming shrub features smooth, broad green leaves that turn bright yellow in fall on thin stems, both of which release a spicy, citrusy aroma when crushed. Showy yellow flowers emerge before the leaves show, along with drupes of red berries. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early spring
6-12 ft tall x 6-12 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Fragrant
| Zone | Zone 4 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Moisture | Moderate Moisture |
| Native to | Native |
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This deciduous dwarf shrub features fragrant, violet tubular flowers that appear in clusters on foliage of oblong, vibrant green leaves. Slow growth rate.
Blooms late spring
1-1.5 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Reblooming
Fragrant
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This slow-growing deciduous shrub features star-shaped blooms with crisp white petals with purple-pink underside and green ovate foliage. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early to mid-spring
10-20 ft tall x 10-18 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Fragrant