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Lauraceae
Wild allspice
Lindera benzoin
Also known as Northern spicebush, Benjamin bush, Benzoin benzoin, Lindera benzoin f. xanthocarpa
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Native Shrub · Shade Tolerant · Aromatic · Spicebush · Wildlife Habitat · Woodland · Fall Berries · Pollinator · Medicinal · Deciduous
Wild allspice (spicebush) is a low-maintenance native shrub that excels in shaded woodland gardens with consistently moist, organically rich soil. Its aromatic foliage, early spring flowers, and bright red fall berries make it a four-season standout while supporting native wildlife. Plant in a partly shaded spot and mulch the root zone to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly to moisten the root zone, then allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry before watering again · Every 7-10 days during establishment; once established, supplemental water only during drought
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4.5–6
- Temperature
- -25°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4b-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 15 ft
- Spread
- 10 ft
- Spacing
- 72 in apart
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- White
- Foliage
- Green · Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Masachusettes, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle
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