Spicebush is an understory shrub that reaches 6 to 10 feet in height at maturity. Yellow flowers appear in clusters late February into April. Prefers average to wet soil moisture and full to partial shade.
Stems, leaves and red fruits are strongly and pleasantly fragrant. In late summer, the yellow leaves and red fruit are striking. Host plant for Spicebush Swallowtail and Promethean Silk moth.
