{"product_id":"spicebush-lindera-benzoin-live-shrub","title":"Spicebush Live Shrub – Lindera benzoin – Native Swallowtail Host Plant, Zones 4–9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpicebush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLindera benzoin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to eastern North America, including Maryland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNative Understory Shrub for Wildlife and Pollinators\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLindera benzoin\u003c\/em\u003e, Spicebush, is a deciduous native shrub with small yellow flowers in early spring, aromatic foliage, and red berries on female plants. The flowers provide early-season resources for visiting pollinators, while the berries can be used by birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpicebush is an important larval host plant for the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly. The aromatic leaves, twigs, and berries have a distinctive spicy fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part sun to light shade; well suited to understory plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist to moderately dry once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBerry Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpicebush has separate male and female plants. A male and female plant are needed for berry production, and seedling sex cannot be determined until plants mature. Planting several seedlings can improve the chance of having both sexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePotted plants in your selected size. Mature shrubs shown in photos are significantly larger than the plants that ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArrival Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore related products:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-native\"\u003eNative North American selections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck agricultural restrictions to confirm this plant can be shipped from Maryland to your state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe cannot ship to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Shipping Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 85°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steep Hill Garden","offers":[{"title":"Seedling 4-12\"","offer_id":46388591394966,"sku":"SPC-SHR-FLL-PRT-VR-S","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1-2 Feet","offer_id":44304915824790,"sku":"SPB-1P-1-2FT","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2-3 Feet","offer_id":44304915857558,"sku":"SPC-SHR-FLL-PRT-VR-2","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6-12 inches","offer_id":45128309473430,"sku":"SPB-1P-6-12IN","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/4411\/5606\/files\/spicebushberries.jpg?v=1760703014","url":"https:\/\/steephillgarden.com\/products\/spicebush-lindera-benzoin-live-shrub","provider":"Steep Hill Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}