Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a deciduous shrub, 6-12 ft. tall, with glossy leaves and graceful, slender, light green branches. Dense clusters of tiny, pale yellow flowers bloom along the twigs before the leaves appear in spring. The flowers, foliage, and the glossy red fruit are aromatic.

A good choice for shady locations, spicebush can also be grown in part sun. Leaves turn a colorful golden-yellow in fall; color is better with more sun.

Uses: Leaves and twigs used for tea. Larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Spicebush Swallowtail.