The spicy, citrusy aroma of this versatile understory shrub is enchanting, and the leaves and twigs make a pleasant tea. Place at least one male plant among females for fruiting. Larval host plant for Swallowtail butterflies.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Sun |
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Part Shade |
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Shade |
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(82) Acadian Plains and Hills |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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Ornamental Interest
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Spring Bloom |
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Summer Fruit |
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Fall Foliage |
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Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Attracts Bees |
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Host Plant |
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Tolerance
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Deer/Rabbit Resistant |
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Salt Tolerant |
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Additional Attributes
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Dioecious (fruits only on female plants) |
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Edible |
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Low Maintenance |
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Fragrant |
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Landscape Use
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Naturalize |
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Hedge/screening |
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Rain Garden |
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Massing |
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Specimen |
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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Bright Yellow to Bronze Fall Foliage |
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Red Fruit |
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