Fragrant Leaves
Produces aromatic green leaves with a distinctive spicy fragrance when crushed.
Spicebush Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Spicebush Seeds
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), also known as Northern Spicebush, is a deciduous aromatic shrub native to eastern North America. It is admired for its fragrant leaves, small yellow spring flowers, bright red autumn berries, and attractive golden fall foliage. Spicebush is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded landscapes, native plant gardens, and wildlife habitats. Its berries also provide food for birds and its foliage supports Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly caterpillars.
Northern Spicebush
Aromatic Foliage
Red Autumn Berries
Native Shrub
Key Features
Yellow Spring Flowers
Develops clusters of small yellow flowers along its branches during early spring.
Bright Red Berries
Female plants can produce attractive red berries when pollinated by a compatible male plant.
Wildlife-Friendly Shrub
Provides food for birds and serves as a host plant for Spicebush Swallowtail butterflies.
Product Highlights
Native North American shrub
Fragrant aromatic foliage
Small yellow spring flowers
Bright red autumn berries
Golden yellow fall foliage
Suitable for woodland gardens
Supports pollinators and wildlife
Adaptable to partial shade
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lindera benzoin |
| Common Name | Spicebush; Northern Spicebush |
| Plant Family | Lauraceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Ornamental Shrub Seeds |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Flowering Shrub |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Rounded, Multi-Stemmed Shrub |
| Flower Color | Yellow to Greenish-Yellow |
| Fruit Color | Bright Red |
| Foliage Color | Green; Golden Yellow in Fall |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Approximately 4–9 |
| Planting Season | Fall or Spring After Seed Stratification |
| Seed Preparation | Cold Moist Stratification |
| Germination Time | Variable; depends on seed freshness and stratification |
| Cold Stratification | Approximately 90–120 Days |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Moist, Fertile, Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering Needs | Regular Watering; Avoid Prolonged Dryness |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 6–12 Feet |
| Mature Plant Spread | Approximately 6–12 Feet |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 6–12 Feet |
| Pollination | Male and Female Plants Are Separate |
| Wildlife Benefits | Birds, Pollinators, and Butterfly Caterpillars |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Keep Spicebush seeds from drying out. Fresh seeds are preferred because they can lose viability during dry storage.
Keep Spicebush seeds from drying out. Fresh seeds are preferred because they can lose viability during dry storage.
Step 2: Cold Stratification
Place seeds in a moist growing medium, such as peat moss or sand, and refrigerate at approximately 34–41°F for 90–120 days to help overcome seed dormancy.
Place seeds in a moist growing medium, such as peat moss or sand, and refrigerate at approximately 34–41°F for 90–120 days to help overcome seed dormancy.
Step 3: Prepare the Soil
Choose fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Select a garden location with partial shade or suitable sunlight.
Choose fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. Select a garden location with partial shade or suitable sunlight.
Step 4: Sow the Seeds
After stratification, sow the seeds in suitable potting soil and follow the supplier's recommended sowing depth. Keep the growing medium consistently moist.
After stratification, sow the seeds in suitable potting soil and follow the supplier's recommended sowing depth. Keep the growing medium consistently moist.
Step 5: Maintain Seedlings
Provide appropriate light and regular moisture as seedlings develop. Transplant established young plants into a suitable garden location.
Provide appropriate light and regular moisture as seedlings develop. Transplant established young plants into a suitable garden location.
Grow Natural Beauty with Spicebush
Spicebush brings year-round seasonal interest through fragrant foliage, delicate yellow flowers, attractive red berries, and golden autumn colors. This wildlife-friendly shrub is a wonderful addition to woodland gardens, native landscapes, and shaded outdoor spaces. Provide suitable soil moisture and proper seed preparation to encourage healthy plant growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Spicebush seed germination, pollination, and growing requirements.
How do you germinate Spicebush seeds?
Spicebush seeds require cold moist stratification to overcome dormancy. Place fresh seeds in a moist medium and refrigerate for approximately 90–120 days before sowing. Keep the soil moist during germination.
Does Spicebush need a male and female plant to produce berries?
Yes. Spicebush plants have separate male and female flowers on different plants. A compatible male plant is needed to pollinate female flowers so they can produce bright red berries.
Can Spicebush grow in full shade?
Yes. Spicebush tolerates shaded growing conditions and is well suited to woodland gardens. It also grows in partial shade and full sun when adequate soil moisture is available. Partial shade is especially suitable for maintaining healthy foliage.