Scientific Name
Lindera obtusiloba

Common Name
Japanese spicebush
Hardiness Zones: 6-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist well drained soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Multistemmed; rounded
Height: 10 to 20’
Width: 10 to 15’
Leaf: 2.5 to 5" alternate simple leathery leaves; golden yellow fall color
Flower/Fruit: Greenish yellow flowers in spring; small red fruit that turns black
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