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| Identification |
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Genus
Lindera
Species
benzoin
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
spicebush
Benjamin bush
Family
LAURACEAE
Specimen number
S11475
Data source
HtZn p135
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
6' - 15'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Light shade
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Lindera benzoin has an attractive autumn display of leaves. Spicebush (also known as Benjamin bush) has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. Light shade is best for growing this plant. It needs soil that is moist.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
yes
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
fall color on female plants,red berries
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The leaves of this plant and the berries are both edible. Among its many possible uses in the kitchen, Lindera benzoin is often used as spice and as herbal tea.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
woodsy spicy fragrant leaves
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Spice
Herbal tea
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Leaves
Berries
Description of edible parts
leaves used for herbal tea; berries used as allspice
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Lindera benzoin is a woody perennial. Flowers: Spicebush (locally known in some parts as Benjamin bush) has flowers that appear on the stems before the leaves. The blossoms are usually a yellow color.
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