Northern Spicebush

Northern Spicebush is a standout native shrub that earns its place in any Michigan landscape with four seasons of interest. Tiny yellow flowers stud the bare branches in early spring before the leaves emerge, followed by lush green summer foliage that turns a brilliant golden-yellow in fall. Female plants produce glossy red berries that songbirds and spicebush swallowtail butterflies depend on — making this one of the most ecologically valuable shrubs you can plant.

Mature Size: 6'–12' tall x 6'–12' wide
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Light Shade, Moderate Shade
Latin Name: Lindera benzoin