Right now, the beginning of spring, if you’re in the right place in the woods you’ll be surrounded by Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) in bloom. The woods appear to have been painted by a water color artist. A thin wash of butter yellow extending far into the distance.
As the weeks move along leaves will appear, emerald green.
Emerald green leaves, the perfect accent for scarlet berries come autumn.
2 responses to “Spicebush in Spring to Berries in Autumn”
wonderful description, last year we planted dozens of spice bush plants, the bare root thing that CSWD gives away. I assiduously watered and pampered them and this year have been rewarded with a 100% survival rate amongst those I didn’t hit with the lawn mower. yes I know, one bush….anyway I can’t wait until they grow up big and strong so can truly enjoy a description like you’ve written. “the woods appear as a thin wash of butter extending far. . . “
Oh Ken! That’s wonderful that you’ve put in so many Spice Bush plants! That sounds absolutely perfect. And think of all the Zebra Swallowtails (which use the SB plants as a host plant) that you will have. They are beautiful butterflies.
Thanks bunches for reading my posts!
Bren