Kinzua Critters

Trees & Shrubs

Spicebush (Berry Stage)

(Lindera benzoina)

Spicebush (Berry Stage)

Species Description

**Description:** Small, oblong, fire-engine red berries that grow in clusters along the twigs of the Spicebush.
**Size:** Berries are roughly 0.5 inches long.
**Wildlife Value:** Berries contain up to 50% fat, acting as "high-octane fuel" for birds preparing for the flight to South America.
**Identification:** When crushed, the berries and twigs release a spicy, citrusy aroma.
**Habitat:** Moist hardwood forests and understories across the plateau.