Spicebush Hornbeam Native to the southeastern U

Native to the southeastern U

Focal Point: Use the long-blooming dark pink flowers as a focal point near patios

and it tolerates sandy

making Ice Dragon an easy focal point for entry gardens

then irrigate during dry spells to prevent scorch

Spicebush Hornbeam Native to the southeastern USpicebush (Lindera benzoin) Spicebush is a native understory shrub that brings early season color and a calm, woodland look to shaded landscapes. Also known as northern spicebush, it blooms very early with small yellow flowers that glow along bare stems before the leaves fully emerge. The foliage is aromatic when crushed, and the plant settles into a full, rounded habit that helps borders feel layered and complete. Female plants can produce bright red