Spicebush
Lindera benzoin
Family: Lauraceae
Spicebush grows in partial shade to full sun and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Spicebush
Spicebush growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to full sun, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 4.5-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Spicebush as Several months after cold stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years to mature flowering size.
Plant Overview
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is listed in the Lauraceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial deciduous shrub life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0322
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial deciduous shrub
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Spicebush is listed for partial shade to full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-9
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full sun
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is several months after cold stratification. Planting-depth guidance: 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years to mature flowering size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Several months after cold stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years to mature flowering size
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.