{"product_id":"northern-spicebush-lindera-benzoin-live-bare-root-shrub-18-24-inches","title":"Northern Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) Live Bare Root Shrub 18-24 Inches","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorthern Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a versatile native deciduous shrub valued for its early spring flowers, aromatic foliage, and bright yellow fall color. Its greenish-yellow blooms appear before the leaves in early spring, providing an early nectar source for pollinators. The glossy green leaves release a spicy fragrance when crushed, adding sensory interest to the garden. In fall, female plants produce bright red berries that are attractive to birds. Spicebush is an excellent choice for woodland gardens, native plant landscapes, rain gardens, and naturalized areas, where it supports local ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a live bare root shrub that is 18-24 inches tall, ready to plant and establish in your landscape. Spicebush is adaptable and easy to grow, thriving in average, medium to wet soils. It tolerates full sun to full shade, making it a flexible addition to various garden settings. Whether used as an understory shrub, a hedge, or a specimen plant, Northern Spicebush brings beauty and ecological value to any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, spicy-scented leaves and twigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly spring flowers provide pollinator support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright red berries on female plants in fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden yellow fall foliage color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative shrub that attracts birds and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lindera benzoin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average, medium to wet, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded, spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-12 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-10 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your bare root Spicebush as soon as possible after arrival. Soak the roots in water for a few hours before planting. Choose a location that matches its preferred conditions—ideally in partial shade to full shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil. Dig a hole wide enough to accommodate the roots spread out, place the shrub at the same depth it grew previously, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but keep mulch away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Spicebush is relatively low-maintenance. Prune lightly after flowering if needed to maintain shape or remove dead branches. It is generally pest and disease resistant. In optimal conditions, it will naturalize and provide years of seasonal interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne (1) live bare root Northern Spicebush shrub, 18-24 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836025241910,"sku":"FOLIA2-1911","price":91.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6595888416_418d.jpg?v=1793097504","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/northern-spicebush-lindera-benzoin-live-bare-root-shrub-18-24-inches","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}