description Spicebush Berry (Lindera benzoin) Overview
The spicebush berry is the red fruit of Lindera benzoin, a deciduous aromatic shrub native to eastern North America. The plant grows in woodland margins and other moist habitats, and its berries mature in autumn; male and female flowers occur on separate plants, so fruit production requires a female shrub near a male. Dried berries were used historically as a substitute for allspice, which explains the older common name wild allspice.
help Spicebush Berry (Lindera benzoin) FAQ
What plant produces the spicebush berry?
Spicebush berry is the red fruit of Lindera benzoin. This deciduous aromatic shrub is native to eastern North America.
Where does spicebush grow?
Lindera benzoin commonly grows along woodland margins and in moist habitats. Its range is centered in eastern North America.
When do spicebush berries ripen?
The berries mature in autumn. They appear on female plants after flowering earlier in the growing season.
Do all spicebush plants produce berries?
No. Lindera benzoin has separate male and female plants, so only female plants can produce fruit when pollination occurs.
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