If we begin replanting now, in 50 years people will be able to enjoy large specimens. Like many of the inhabitants of the coastal habitats, spicewood achieves its drought tolerance without much fanfare. But if you give this shrub a chance in your forest, you will be rewarded with spicily, fragrant flowers in spring. Add spicewood to your collection of wildlife plants. When you smell grape jelly in the air, you'll know that it is in bloom.
Pollinators come from miles away to partake of the nectar.
The fruits are popular with several kinds of birds. Some birds may even attempt to nest in the tree. Above, a 15' tall bustic combined with silver buttonwood, krug's holly, and low-growing philodendrons. This photo was taken in May. We've got a lot of bustics available in assorted sizes.