Lindera benzoin (Northern Spicebush) peach the shiny evergreen leaves of

the shiny evergreen leaves of Bergenia and Pulmonaria with its white-spotted foliage

You won't tire of this spring sight in your shade garden

The 8-12" tall

Eventually the "hens" die out leaving the "chicks" to grow for the next year

butterflies and other pollinators hear the call

Lindera benzoin (Northern Spicebush) peach the shiny evergreen leaves ofA signal of springs arrival is witnessed at woods edge and understory when the small yellow flowers of spicy scented spicebush appear in March, before leaves have emerged on its branches. Lindera benzoin has an upright habit and grows to 6 10 tall. Late summer brings red drupes which ripen as the leaves turn yellow. Male and female plants are necessary to set fruit. All parts have a spicy scent, including flowers, drupes, crushed leaves, and twigs.