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Spice Bush (Lindera benzoin) bush in 9-inch-deep pot, organic
$33.60
Family: Laurel (Lauraceae)
Hardy to Zones 4 to 9
(Spicebush) Perennial deciduous, dioecious bush to 12 feet. Native to Appalachia and a most elegant member of the very pretty plant family known as the Lauraceae. Spice bush prefers shade to sun and moist, rich soil. In fact, and this story is a bit of an indulgence on my part, the plant was considered by the early settlers to be an indicator of rich soil, and many homesteads were located due to the proximity of these bushes. The plant bears glossy green leaves and waxy, spicy-smelling red berries. Traditional use (TWM): cold remedy. Plant prefers rich, moist to mesic soil in the part shade. Prefers rich soils, moisture. Plant 6 feet apart.
Potted shrub in a 9 inch deep pot, Certified Organically Grown
In stock
melinda.fox13 (verified owner) –
This is a beautiful bush, but I did just learn that it must have a male and a female to produce the berries. I had not read that here when I ordered, or I would have ordered 2. Now they are out of stock. Is what I read true and if so, why not put that info on here? Thank you
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Richo Cech –
hi melinda, sorry for your frustration, we do have a lot of these coming on and will soon re-enable sales. Actually we do put the info on there: Spicebush: Perennial deciduous, dioecious bush to 12 feet. Dioecious means separate male and female plants. Richo
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natasha fast –
Is the spice bush the same as bay laurel for cooking? I know there are several different types, but could I use this for cooking?
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Richo Cech –
hi Natasha,
Thanks for contacting. It isn’t the same taste as Bay Laurel but like you say is used similarly in cooking. It is a traditional condiment. Sometimes the twigs/leaves are laid out on a platter and the main dish displayed thereon, picking up some of the taste and aroma.
Richo
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