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Lindera benzoin
Spicebush
| Family |
| Lauraceae |
| Genus |
| Lindera |
| Species |
| benzoin |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 - 9 |
| Height |
| 2-4 m |
| Spread |
| 2-4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| This fragrant plant prefers to grow in full to partial shade in average to well drained soil. |
| Landscape |
| Works well in shrub borders, woodland gardens or along the side of ponds and rivers. |
| Shape |
| Loosely rounded and somewhat unkempt. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| As an understory shrub in climax forests of Southern Ontario. |
| Notable Specimens |
| The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Joany’s Woods, West Williams, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. |
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