Northern spicebush.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Deciduous shrub

Licht

Partial shade to full shade

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

6 to 12 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 4 bis 9

Blütezeit

Early to mid spring

Pflege

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.

Gießen

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

Düngen

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

Schneiden

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

Umtopfen

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

Boden

Rich, moist, well-draining soil

Boden-pH

Acidic to neutral

Temperatur

-30 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Sicherheit

Menschen

The plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Kinder

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

Kontaktallergene

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

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen may cause mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Essbarkeit

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

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• 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

Höhe

1,8 bis 3,6m

Breite

1,8 bis 3,6m

Blätter

bright green, yellow, deciduous

Blüten

yellow, 0,5 bis 1cm

Früchte

red, Late summer to early autumn

Häufige Probleme

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

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, cuttings, division

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Plant in groups to ensure cross pollination for fruit production.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• 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.

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

Botanisches

Familie

Lauraceae

Gattung

Lindera

Ordnung

Laurales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Eastern North America

Artenschutz

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.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

larval host plant, nectar source, bird food source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

ornamental shrub, woodland gardens, pollinator habitat, culinary tea

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

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.

Woher der Name kommt

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

Gut zu wissen

• 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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