When should you plant Spicebush?
Propagating Spicebush, Seed or Cuttings They germinate the best if collected in the late summer or fall (once they turn red), cleaned, then planted. They like the warm end of fall followed by the cold of winter before germinating in the spring. Sow them about 1/4 inch deep.
How far apart to plant male and female Spicebush?
Spicebush Reference Table
| Spicebush Reference Table | |
|---|---|
| Spice Bush Spacing/Spread | 6-12′ spread (2-4 m) |
| Light Requirements | Full sun to full shade. Better color/growth in full or partial sun. More berries in partial shade. Need both male/female plants in an area to produce fruit. |
| Soil Types | Sand/Loam – just needs to be well drained |
What zone is Spicebush?
Native to the eastern parts of North America and Canada, spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is an aromatic shrub often found growing wild in swampy woodlands, forests, valleys, ravines, and riparian areas. Growing a spicebush in your garden isn’t difficult if you live in USDA plant hardiness zones 4 through 9.
How fast does Spicebush grow?
Growth rate of our plants has been a foot or more per year when young. Two to three foot tall plants typically grow 9-11 feet tall in six years. Also, for such plants fruiting has begun during the first three to six years.
Can spicebush grow in shade?
Grow in moderate, medium wet, well-drained soil. Fall color is best in sunny areas. Tolerates full shade, but habit becomes more open.
Can you grow spicebush in a container?
According to some authorities, spicebush does not transplant easily, but a gardening friend of mine has had success with transplanting the wild ones on her property into moist areas. In any event, the container-grown plants from nurseries should establish readily. It can also be grown from seed, and quite easily.
Can spicebush grow in full shade?
Tolerates full shade, but habit becomes more open. Plant males and females to insure fruit set. In sunny conditions may need to prune to encourage attractive branching.
Are spicebush leaves edible?
Lindera benzoin—commonly known as spicebush or Appalachian allspice—is among the first native trees to flower in New York City’s five boroughs, fizzing into pale-yellow bloom so early that snow may still squeak underfoot. Its twigs, buds, flowers, leaves, unripe and ripe fruit are all edible, and intensely aromatic.
Where does lindera grow?
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Fall color is best in sunny areas. Tolerates full shade, but habit becomes more open and wide-spreading.
Can you eat spicebush berries?
Can you Eat Spicebush? Spicebush berries and leaves can be eaten! You can cook them, or eat them raw. Although they do have a strong flavor, so I wouldn’t suggest making them the primary ingredient in a salad.
Are spicebush berries poisonous?
Despite traditional use and little or no evidence of toxicity, longterm and highdosage effects of spicebush ingestion are unknown so caution would seem prudent. Spicebush is usually found in areas of moist soil, along stream margins, flood plains and swamp forests, but it sometimes occurs on dry soil.
What can I do with spicebush berries?
Spicebush berries are wonderful with apples and pears in cobblers and pies; I rarely use cinnamon and nutmeg any more. Two of my favorite dessert recipes for spicebush are spicebush macarons and acorn baklava with spicebush berries. A spicebush dry rub is great with chicken or pork.