{"product_id":"spicebush","title":"Spicebush- Size: Large (NJ Ecotype)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003eLighting Requirements\u003cbr\u003e•    Optimal Light: Prefers partial shade (2 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day).\u003cbr\u003e•    Sun\/Shade Adaptability: Can grow in heavy shade, which results in a less dense and more spreading broad, rounded shape. If grown in full sun, it requires more frequent watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Preference\u003cbr\u003e•    Drainage \u0026amp; Moisture: Thrives in moist, well-drained soils.\u003cbr\u003e•    Soil Versatility: Highly adaptable to varying moisture conditions, making it capable of handling soil that experiences occasional flooding, dry periods, or wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWildlife Benefit\u003cbr\u003e•    Lepidoptera Host: Serves as a critical larval host plant for both the Spicebush Swallowtail (Papilio troilus) and Palamedes Swallowtail (Papilio palamedes) butterflies.\u003cbr\u003e•    Pollinators \u0026amp; Insects: The tiny greenish-yellow flowers provide nectar for various pollinators in early spring.\u003cbr\u003e•    Birds \u0026amp; Mammals: The bright red fruits (drupes) produced by female plants are a valuable food source for songbirds, particularly during their fall migration. Additionally, white-tailed deer will browse its twigs and leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHuman Uses\u003cbr\u003e•    Culinary \u0026amp; Teas: Essential oils extracted from the young leaves, twigs, and fruits can be brewed into herbal teas.\u003cbr\u003e•    Spices \u0026amp; Aroma: Native Americans historically dried the fragrant fruits to use as a spice. The dried fruits can also be integrated into aromatic sachets.\u003cbr\u003e•    Landscape Design: Cultivated in rain gardens, native borders, butterfly gardens, and children's play spaces due to its high sensory value and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResistance to Challenges\u003cbr\u003e•    Environmental Protections: Rated with a low flammability risk, indicating strong natural resistance to fire in the landscape.\u003cbr\u003e•    Moisture Tolerant: Possesses a distinct resistance to consistently wet soil conditions, allowing it to survive unexpected water accumulation or stream-side environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e3 gallon pot or larger\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thistlebird Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50979632873715,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9635\/0963\/files\/spicebush_1.jpg?v=1788644310","url":"https:\/\/thistlebirdfarm.com\/products\/spicebush","provider":"Thistlebird Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}