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Asian Spicebush Lindera glauca var. salicifolia

Phonetic Spelling
lin-DAIR-ruh GLAW-kuh sal-iss-ih-FOH-lee-uh
Description

Asian Spicebush is a large showy deciduous shrub native to Asia. It grows 8-10 feet tall with a pyramidal habit and willowy narrow green leaves in the summer that turn brilliant shades of red, purple and orange in the fall. The leaves then turn tan and persist into winter. 

Plant in well-drained moist acidic soil in full sun or partial shade. Use in a border, for screening or as a specimen.

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Tags:
#shrub#winter interest#fall interest
 
Bark
Bark Kathleen Moore CC BY 2.0
Summer leaves
Summer leaves Kathleen Moore CC BY 2.0
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#shrub#winter interest#fall interest
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Lindera
    Species:
    glauca
    Family:
    Lauraceae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
    Dimensions:
    Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Semi-evergreen
    Habit/Form:
    Pyramidal
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Drainage:
    Good Drainage
    Moist
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Description:
    Shiny black small fruit appears in the fall
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Semi-evergreen
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Gold/Yellow
    Orange
    Red/Burgundy
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Theme:
    Winter Garden