Lindera benzoin (Northern Spicebush) peach A favorite for its reliable

A favorite for its reliable performance throughout the growing season

the shiny evergreen leaves of Bergenia and Pulmonaria with its white-spotted foliage

butterflies and other pollinators hear the call

is much preferred by Trumpet Vines to provide summer-long blooms

You won't tire of this spring sight in your shade garden

Lindera benzoin (Northern Spicebush) peach A favorite for its reliableA signal of springs arrival is witnessed at woods edge and understory when the small yellow flowers of spicy scented spicebush appear in March, before leaves have emerged on its branches. Lindera benzoin has an upright habit and grows to 6 10 tall. Late summer brings red drupes which ripen as the leaves turn yellow. Male and female plants are necessary to set fruit. All parts have a spicy scent, including flowers, drupes, crushed leaves, and twigs.