Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)
jrcagle
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Comments (2)I would love to trade for some of your spicebush seeds and also some of your cup plant. Let me know if you see anything on my list you would be willing to trade for. Ginger...See MoreSpicebush Swallowtail Cats on Spicebush!
Comments (19)MissSherry says: "VFs use common violets when there're too many GFs eating the vines - ..." I'd like to add to that by saying that in our more northern zones, where the VFs are here BEFORE the passion vine comes up, the VFs will apparently then use the common blue violet in its stead. The VFs have never used my passiflora 'Incense' at all, but that could be because of the proliferation of Gulf Frits. Oh, yeah, I am GREEN with envy, too, Paul! I'd love to have those gorgeous spicebush cats. My new plants are leafing out nicely now, and seem much healthier than the ones I got last year were. But, I think it had to do with location, location, location. I never should have planted them where I did the first time. I doubt I'll have any for awhile until the shrubs are well established. I did notice that my persea borbonia is finally starting to grow, as is the magnolia virginiana. Took them awhile to get going. Susan...See MoreIs this Spicebush (Lindera benzoin)? Need help to ID. Thanks.
Comments (2)Leaves alone cannot give ID and they would be dried out by the time they got there. See the link below for a good line drawing showing leaf shape, Also look at the "Plant Guide PDF" link on that page (upper right hand under More Information) for a detailed description. Anyway, leaves should be alternate, pointy both ends, smooth or very slightly hairy on the lower surface. It has small yellow flowers in the early spring before the leaves come out. Only other spicy/citrus smelling plant is Carolina Allspice, Calycanthus floridus which has opposite leaves and dark red flowers in early summer after leaves. Here is a link that might be useful: Spice bush...See MoreSpicebush when planting in ground to be delayed
Comments (1)Personally, I'd skip the "plantable pots". I would start them in a flat or a small pot and then pot them up as they get bigger. You should have no problem holding them in a gallon pot through their first year. Plants grow differently in different locations. What grows quickly in warmer areas (southern states) may grow much more slowly in colder areas (northern states). Moisture/rainfall and soil type are also important factors. Even horticultural terminology is often less than standard. After a while, if you continue gardening, you'll learn what sources are more reliable, which best reflect conditions in your area, etc. Here is a link that might be useful: Planting a Tree or Shrub...See MoreMissSherry
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