Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Lindera benzoin, 1 by Decumbent

Decumbent wrote:
The more I get to know this plant, the more I love it. It defines understated grace in the garden. Early bloom that is sweet and light, nice clean foliage, good, crisp, yellow fall color, bright red fruit. Light and airy in shade, lush and full in sun. Deer-proof. Pretty darn tough. Can grow in swamps. Can grow in normal garden soil. Not hard to propagate (at leas from seed). Easy to transplant (from containers). Native. There are probably other attributes I have forgotten. Why do only the chosen few know and love this plant?

Scott