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
Commercially available
Yes
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
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
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
Carries Seeds (may not be available)