Lindera benzoin Northern Spicebush - Live Bare Root Plant 18-24" for Zones 4-9 - Fragrant, Wildlife-Friendly Shrub

Product Overview

The Northern Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a native shrub known for its aromatic leaves, bright yellow spring flowers, and red berries that attract wildlife. This live bare root plant, sized 18" to 24", is suitable for USDA zones 4 through 9. It is an excellent choice for gardens, woodland areas, and naturalized landscapes.

Key Features

• Aromatic foliage that adds fragrance to your garden
• Yellow flowers bloom in early spring
• Produces red berries in the fall that attract birds and other wildlife
• Moderate growth rate, reaching 6 to 12 feet at maturity
• Upright and spreading growth habit
• Pollinator-friendly and supports local ecosystems

Growing Information

The Northern Spicebush thrives in moist, well-drained soil and tolerates loamy or sandy soil types. It prefers partial shade to full sun exposure and requires moderate watering, especially during establishment. This shrub is low-maintenance and adaptable, making it suitable for a variety of landscape settings.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.