Lindera obtusiloba

Also Known As

Japanese Spice Bush

Plant type

tree

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 10'-15'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Lindera obtusiloba plant details

Lindera obtusiloba is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lindera obtusiloba

Plant type: tree
Plant family: lauraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, fragrant, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lindera obtusiloba

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The early spring flowers of this ?magnificent? 15-30' shrub/tree are ?the colour of newly made mustard? (Hillier) and its large attractive, often 3-lobed, leaves turn a glorious butter-yellow with tints of pink in fall! S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

‘Spice Bush’ This great large shrub has interesting puffs of stamens in February. During blooming, it looks like Cornus mas from a distance. The leaves are oval, mitten shaped or different shapes. The green foliage will turn a rich yellow in fall. A very pretty shrub especially in the fall.

By: Gossler Farms

Beautiful tri-lobed, round leaves that recall Sassafras in appearance. Robust, shrubby growth, becoming wider than tall eventually. This plant "grows" on you every time you see it for its seasonal changes of color, its attractive large winter buds, its colorful fruit, and ease of care. Our stock plants tolerate quite a lot of neglect on a sun-baked hillside, and perform faithfully every year. Plants are dioecious, bearing fruit on female shrubs only.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Japanese Spicebush is one of those subtle yet interesting shrubs, with foliage reminiscent of Sassafras, that steal the show in autumn when the spotlight falls on its golden foliage. It is medium to large shrub with a rounded habit, that grows well in shade, reaching heights of 10-12'. Small yellow flowers similar to Cornus mas emit a spicy scent in early spring. 1-2' plants for spring shipping.

By: Avant Gardens

Rounded tri-lobed leaves like a fat Batman emblem turn gorgeous canary yellow in autumn. Swollen buds on green stems are ornamental in winter. Small tree 15 ft tall.