{"product_id":"spicebush-lindera-benzoin-seeds","title":"15 Fresh Spicebush Seeds (Lindera benzoin), Native Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLindera benzoin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern North America, including Maryland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFresh Native Shrub Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpicebush is a deciduous understory shrub with aromatic foliage, small yellow flowers in early spring, and red fruit on female plants when compatible male plants are nearby. It is a larval host plant for the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFresh-Seed Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds are shipped fresh during their seasonal harvest window or will have started the stratification process in a moist media. Because fresh Spicebush seed can lose viability if allowed to dry excessively, sow or begin stratification promptly after arrival rather than storing the seed for an extended period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part sun to light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly about 6–12 feet at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGermination Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Spicebush seed benefits from seasonal temperature changes. Fall sowing outdoors is a practical method because winter conditions provide natural stratification. For controlled propagation, growers commonly use a warm-moist period followed by a cold-moist period. Germination can vary with seed freshness and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 fresh Spicebush seeds per packet during the seasonal shipping window.  The seeds will be delivered in moist soil in a plastic pouch.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArrival Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore related products:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-north-american-seeds\"\u003eNative North American selections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steep Hill Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45536263831702,"sku":"SB-S-25","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/4411\/5606\/files\/spicebushflower2.jpg?v=1760703014","url":"https:\/\/steephillgarden.com\/products\/spicebush-lindera-benzoin-seeds","provider":"Steep Hill Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}