Northern Spicebush | Lindera benzoin Size:3 Gal Non-burn lawn food

Non-burn lawn food

'Bos'c or 'Bartlett'

Rarely to never fed on by Japanese beetles

Rich pink flowers bloom from late May through early June in Minnesota

Northern Spicebush | Lindera benzoin Size:3 Gal Non-burn lawn foodNative. Wildlife value. Spicebush is a deciduous shrub that can be found in rich forests, dry forests on slopes, and swamps. The leaves are alternate with a smooth margin. Leaves produce a spicy odor when crushed. The bark is brown to gray brown and speckled with light colored lenticels. In early spring, small, yellow flowers mature in axillary clusters. The shrub produces a bright red drupe with a peppery taste and scent. The fruit matures in the