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Benjamin bush

Lindera benzoin

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Lindera
Family: Lauraceae
Common Names: Benjamin bush, fever bush, spicebush, wild American allspice

About this plant

A deciduous, rounded shrub to a height of 3m, with upright branches and aromatic oval-shaped dark green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Tiny star-shaped yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by red berries on female plants

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, but well-drained acidic soil in partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by greenwood cuttings in early summer or sow seed in a coldframe/sheltered place in autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years