Lindera angustifolia

Shrubs

A large, multi-stemmed shrub, or ultimately a small tree, with narrow, pointed, aromatic, light green leaves developing brilliant autumn colour in shades of yellow, orange, red and maroon, then turning pale brown and remaining on the plant until spring. In early spring produces clusters of pale, yellow-green flowers followed, on female plants, by shiny, round, black berries in late summer

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid

Position

Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Foliage
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Lauraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Lindera can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with aromatic leaves and small star-shaped dioecious flowers in axillary umbels in spring followed, on pollinated female plants, by glossy berries
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, acid soil, in partial shade. Ideal for woodland. Needs male and female plants to produce berries

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, or by greenwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free