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| A hardy shrub that produces richly aromatic berries, which can be used like allspice, nutmeg, or even black pepper. Leaves and twigs can be brewed as an herbal tea. Widely adapted and native to the eastern United States, from Florida to southern Maine. An important host for the spicebush swallowtail butterfly. Bright yellow flowers in early spring. These are unsexed seedlings - both male and female plants are needed to bear fruit. Zone 4-9 |
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