Spicebush is commonly encoutered in understory of high-quality wooded areas. Features broad, rounded habit growing to 6-12’ tall and wide. Fragrant, yellow-green flowers appear in early spring before emergence of aromatic, light green leaves. Male and female plants needed to produce bright red berries that are enjoyed by a variety of birds. Host plant for the swallowtail butterfly. Deer and rabbit resistant.
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