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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Lindera glauca is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Benzoin glaucum Siebold & Zucc.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Edible Uses
The fruits are used as a substitute for pepper[301
].
The dried, powdered leaves are mixed into noodles and dumplings as a flavouring[301
].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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The roots, branchlets, leaves, and fruit are used medicinally[266].
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Other Uses
An essential oil is obtained from the leaves and pericarp[266
]. It is used in the manufacture of incense and joss sticks[238
].
An oil obtained from the seed is used for making soap and lubricating oil[266
].
The wood is used in woodwork[266
]. Used in the manufacture of incense and joss sticks[238]. Attractive, aromatic foliage and star-shaped flowers and showy red to black fruit. Fragrant.
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Light Range: Part Shade to Sun.
pH Range: 4.5 to 6.5.
Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Mostly Clay.
Water Range: Moist. Mixed deciduous forest. Shrub or small tree to 5 m, usually multistemmed. All these taxa are widely grown in North America and seem to perform well throughout the United States. Flowers Mid Spring. LINDERA glauca v. salicifolia (Chinese Spicebush)
has a pyramidal habit and willow-like foliage that emerges emerald-green in the spring turning yellow-orange and red then finally to khaki brown, holding on all winter. Jet black fruit appears in late summer. Use in a border, for screening or as a specimen.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe. The seed has a short viability and should not be allowed to dry out[200
]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on until large enough to plant out.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood in a frame[200
].
Layering.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Spicebush
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Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Distribution CHINA: Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Sichuan, Zhejiang; JAPAN: Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku; TAIWAN.
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
(Siebold.&Zucc.)Blume.
Botanical References
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