Northern spicebush.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub

Luz

Partial shade to full shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

6 to 12 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 9

Floración

Early to mid spring

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist to mimic its natural woodland habitat. Watch for wilting during dry spells, as this shrub prefers a bit of extra hydration. It thrives best when protected from harsh afternoon sun.

Riego

Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer once in early spring before new growth starts.

Poda

Prune immediately after flowering to shape the shrub and remove any dead wood.

Trasplante

If grown in a container, move to a larger pot every few years when roots become crowded.

Suelo

Rich, moist, well-draining soil

pH del suelo

Acidic to neutral

Temperatura

-30 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Niños

The small red berries could pose a choking hazard to very young children if ingested.

Alérgenos por contacto

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling the aromatic leaves or bark.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen may cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilidad

While the berries and leaves are traditionally used for tea, consult a professional before consuming wild plants.

Cómo identificarla

• Clusters of tiny yellow spring flowers
• Bright red drupe fruits in autumn
• Alternate simple oval leaves
• Spicy aromatic foliage and twigs
• Smooth gray bark on mature stems

Altura

1,8 a 3,6m

Anchura

1,8 a 3,6m

Hojas

bright green, yellow, deciduous

Flores

yellow, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

red, Late summer to early autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Spicebush swallowtail larvae — These caterpillars feed on the foliage but rarely cause significant damage to healthy shrubs.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Plant in groups to ensure cross pollination for fruit production.

Buenas compañeras

• White Trillium — They share similar woodland habitat requirements.
• Asarum canadense — It makes an excellent groundcover beneath the shrub.
• Christmas fern — The textures contrast beautifully in a shaded garden.

Especies parecidas

• Sassafras — Both are aromatic members of the Lauraceae family.

Ciencia

Familia

Lauraceae

Género

Lindera

Orden

Laurales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern North America

Conservación

Spicebush is common throughout its range and is not currently of conservation concern.

It grows as an understory shrub in moist woodlands, relying on its shade tolerance to survive beneath the canopy.

Valor para la fauna

larval host plant, nectar source, bird food source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental shrub, woodland gardens, pollinator habitat, culinary tea

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does spicebush need full sun?

It prefers part shade to full shade but will tolerate more sun if the soil remains consistently moist.

Why are there no berries on my shrub?

Spicebush is dioecious, meaning you need both male and female plants to produce fruit.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name honors Swedish botanist John Linder, while the species name refers to the benzoin-like scent of the crushed foliage.

Bueno saberlo

• The leaves and twigs are highly aromatic when crushed.
• Early settlers used the dried berries as a substitute for allspice.
• It is one of the first shrubs to bloom in the spring forest.
• The foliage turns a brilliant golden yellow in the autumn.
• It thrives in the dappled shade of deciduous forests.

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