Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Spicebush
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
15.0
Width (ft)
6.0 -
15.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Additional Info
Habitat: moist woods, shaded wooded slopes or dunes, floodplain forests
Wildlife value: This plant supports Swallowtail butterflies. Fruits are eaten by songbirds, especially during fall migration. Deer will browse twigs and leaves.
Notes: Early yellow flowers make a substitute for forsythia. You need both male and female plants to produce berries
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Green
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
April
May
Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Low Maintenance
Yes
Climate-smart plant
Yes
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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