Spicebush seed
(Lindera benzoin)
Spicebush is an understory shrub that seems to prefer light to medium shade and often grows under oak, maple and beech. We like to think of Spicebush as a native all spice. Spicebush is dioecious, meaning some seedlings will be male and some female. They both produce beautiful yellow flower cluster in early spring, but only the females produce berries. The entire berry can be dried and blended to use in teas, baked goods, dry rubs, spice blends etc. The leaves and stems can be used to make a mild tea.
Shrubs grow to around 6-10 feet tall and a similar width. Prefers medium to moist soils. Spicebush creates a beautiful yellow fall foliage.
Zone 5 hardy.
This seed will be mailed to you in a baggie with damp sand or peat moss. You can sow them directly in the Fall, or overwinter them in the baggie in your fridge and Spring sow. Fall sowing reduces the risk of mold forming on the seed, but be sure to throw some hardware cloth over your planting area to protect from squirrels, chipmunks and birds eating them.
(Lindera benzoin)
Spicebush is an understory shrub that seems to prefer light to medium shade and often grows under oak, maple and beech. We like to think of Spicebush as a native all spice. Spicebush is dioecious, meaning some seedlings will be male and some female. They both produce beautiful yellow flower cluster in early spring, but only the females produce berries. The entire berry can be dried and blended to use in teas, baked goods, dry rubs, spice blends etc. The leaves and stems can be used to make a mild tea.
Shrubs grow to around 6-10 feet tall and a similar width. Prefers medium to moist soils. Spicebush creates a beautiful yellow fall foliage.
Zone 5 hardy.
This seed will be mailed to you in a baggie with damp sand or peat moss. You can sow them directly in the Fall, or overwinter them in the baggie in your fridge and Spring sow. Fall sowing reduces the risk of mold forming on the seed, but be sure to throw some hardware cloth over your planting area to protect from squirrels, chipmunks and birds eating them.
(Lindera benzoin)
Spicebush is an understory shrub that seems to prefer light to medium shade and often grows under oak, maple and beech. We like to think of Spicebush as a native all spice. Spicebush is dioecious, meaning some seedlings will be male and some female. They both produce beautiful yellow flower cluster in early spring, but only the females produce berries. The entire berry can be dried and blended to use in teas, baked goods, dry rubs, spice blends etc. The leaves and stems can be used to make a mild tea.
Shrubs grow to around 6-10 feet tall and a similar width. Prefers medium to moist soils. Spicebush creates a beautiful yellow fall foliage.
Zone 5 hardy.
This seed will be mailed to you in a baggie with damp sand or peat moss. You can sow them directly in the Fall, or overwinter them in the baggie in your fridge and Spring sow. Fall sowing reduces the risk of mold forming on the seed, but be sure to throw some hardware cloth over your planting area to protect from squirrels, chipmunks and birds eating them.