what is this bush
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Douglas Hunt on Sep 08, 2012Do you have a photo of a whole shrub, Dianne?Helpful Reply
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Sue G on Sep 08, 2012It looks like what my Grandad called Teaberry.. If you smell the leaf and berry after crushing, it should smell like Teaberry..However, if you have never had or smelled Teaberry gum, you wouldn't know the scent.. They do grow in the woods freely ; )Helpful Reply
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Dianne on Sep 08, 2012I do NOT have a photo of the whole bush, I just broke a limb off & brought home with me. BUT I found it, it is a Spice Bush...& I can transplant them to my yard...Helpful Reply
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Ellen H on Sep 08, 2012The spicebush is the host plant for the spicebush swallowtail butterfly. So when you have it growing in your yard, be sure not to spray it when you see caterpillars chewing on it. :)Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Sep 09, 2012Ah, yes, spicebush. A great understory plant, and one that supports many kinds of wildlife.Helpful Reply
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Cheryl Newman on Jun 23, 2014Definitely spicebush. I have three, and they offer "volunteers" that can be transplanted. This is a wonderful native plant for the shade. Yellow flowers in early spring, red berries for birds, caterpillar food, and a nice yellow fall color. It needs both male and female plants to set fruit. I have one male and 2 females - perfect balance.Helpful Reply
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