Spicebush

Jacob Berg

9 years ago

Where is a good place to order a bush?

Thanks for any suggestion!

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Iris S (SC, Zone 7b)

9 years ago

I ordered my last ones from woodlanders. Not really big, but they arrived well packaged ( even though not in a pot, the root ball was in a little plastic bag) and they are doing well. I don't like to talk bad about anybody, but please don't get them from Bluffview nursery on Etsy. They are 2 dollars, but it's not worth the trouble. I got a couple, 2 out of the three didn't come out of dormancy. They sent replacements. Once they got leaves it was clear it wasn't spicebush. Took me weeks asking in forums and finally an expert at Clemson to say it is bladdernut. The seller insisted it's spicebush, just a different kind ( swamp ) They have great reviews on Etsy (but not on Google or Daves) and for me it was too late to leave a review there. And least bladdernut is native.

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Jacob Berg
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks iris, i aqquires some chrysalises of the spicebush swallowtail so i want to give them a chance to breed in my butterfly house!
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Jacob Berg
Original Author
9 years ago
Okay so I purchased three from Amazon, and they have some leaves growing, but the leafs are growing from the base, will the main trunk or stem push out griwth on the spicebush or does it grow from the ground each year?

Thanks, Jacob
Mary Leek
9 years ago
Jacob,

These small trees do push out leaves all up and down the branches/limbs in the spring. The ones you recently purchased may be stressed. Are you planning on growing them in big pots or in ground?

This is my experience with this plant: In my growing area, they do well in rich, moist soil and dappled sunlight. They will also sucker once they become established. I have found these small trees in my garden are slow to recover from the effects of hosting the little cats as it requires a lot of leaves to feed them. You didn't say how tall/old your new plants are but If they are small, I wouldn't expect them to produce enough growth to feed cats to maturity this season.

Not certain of your growing location so please remember I'm in zone 8a/7b. Hope this helps.

Mary
Jacob Berg
Original Author
9 years ago
They are about 3 feet tall, and they will be in the ground. Thanks for the very helpful information!
KC Clark - Zone 2012-6a OH
9 years ago
I would not count on the spicebush making it in MN. Does not like COLD winters. Maybe plant it next to your house.
docmom_gw
9 years ago
Jacob,

Where are you in Minnesota? I just relocated from Michigan to St Paul in January. I live right downtown, so don't have any room for gardening, anymore. So, I'm in major withdrawal from gardening. I'm looking into different groups to join, but haven't had much time due to my new job. Hope we have a great butterfly season here in MN.

Martha
Jacob Berg
Original Author
9 years ago
Hi Martha,

I live on a mile away from lake Minnetonka and im thinking its going to be a great season, and hopefully we get some Giant swallowtails. Last year it was like invasion of the Spicebush and Pipevine swallowtails! If you want to email me I think its on my page otherwise just ask.

KC,

If we keep having winters like we have had the last few years they can survive. I had Pipevine survie this year, and Butterfly bush survive. In my butterfly house its about 10 to 15 degrees warmer than outside. But I will head the advice and plant it near my house.

Thanks so much!

Jacob