Spice Bush | The Cove Forest

(Lindera benzoin)

This upright deciduous shrub occurs along streams and in rich moist woods. It produces dense clusters of small yellow flowers in early spring and bright red berry-like fruits in the fall. Birds actively feed on the fleshly fruits and thereby disperse the seeds.

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SC LIFE / The Cove Forest / 08. Plants of the Forest / Shrubs

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Doghobble| | The Cove Forest

This evergreen shrubs forms dense thickets in ravines and along streams. The leaves are thick and leathery and the urn-shaped fragrant flowers bloom in early spring.

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Dutchman's Pipe | The Cove Forest

Although it might sometimes look like a tangled shrub, the woody wine has large heart-shaped leaves and small flowers that look like an old-time smoking pipe, hence the common name. Toxins in the...

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Maple Leaf Viburnum | The Cove Forest

(Viburnum acerifolium) This small clump-forming shrub that has three-lobed leaves that resemble maple leaves, hence the common name. Maple-leaf viburnum has showy clusters of white flowers that give...

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Rosebay | The Cove Forest

(Rhododendron maxiumum) This evergreen shrub or small tree forms dense thickets in cool, moist, partially shaded sites such as stream banks, ravines and mountain slopes. It has thick leathery leaves...

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Snowy Hydrangea | The Cove Forest

(Hydrangea radiata) This deciduous shrub with peeling bark on its stems occurs in open woods as well as along streams and in moist roadside areas. The flowers form dense clusters with showy white...

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Sweet Shrub | The Cove Forest

The common name of this deciduous shrub refers to its fragrant leaves, twigs, and flowers. It has distinctive maroon or brownish flowers that develop into large brown pods. White-footed mice often...