Lindera obtusiloba

Broad-leaved Spicebush

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Deciduous shrub native to East Asia with aromatic foliage and early yellow blooms before leaf emergence. Requires cold dormancy for optimal flowering.
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Plant Details

Common Name Broad-leaved Spicebush
Family Lauraceae
Genus Lindera
Species Obtusiloba
Origin China / Japan
Blooming Early spring, yellow flowers before leaves emerge
Leaf Color Green turning yellow/orange in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loam with organic matter; slightly acidic to neutral pH

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season; reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun in cooler climates, partial shade in hot regions; requires light for dormancy cues

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Borer Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Aug
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Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 40
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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