NATIVE – Slow to re-establish after transplanting, but worth the wait. Flowers are small, yellow and bloom very early. Fruits are red and loved by birds. Fall color is bright yellow. Larva of some butterflies feed on leaves. Excellent for naturalizing in sun or shade and in moist areas. Excellent as a specimen or early spring accent. Botanical Name- Lindera benzoin Pronunciation- lin-DAIR-uh ben-ZOYn Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 10 ft Mature Height- 10 ft Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist well-drained, acidic soil; not tolerant of drought Current Size- 5 Bloom Color- Yellow Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Polygonatum biflorum – native shade lovers, wildlife-friendly Fauna Attracted- Host for Spicebush Swallowtail, bees, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C12 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune lightly to maintain shape in late winter; keep soil moist and slightly acidic. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove deadwood and shape. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay and maintain consistent moisture around roots. Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone Possible Issues- Leaf miners, aphids
