How to Care for Lindera obtusiloba (Japanese spicebush)

Korean name: 생강나무

Lindera obtusiloba is a deciduous broadleaf tree known for its early spring yellow flowers. It has rounded leaves and fragrant blossoms, grows slowly, and is relatively easy to care for. It is suitable as a garden tree and requires adequate sunlight and watering.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea, Japan, China
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: early spring blooming, fragrant flowers, deciduous, garden tree, cold hardy
• Also known as: Japanese spicebush, Lindera, Spicebush

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright locations with direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Tolerates typical indoor humidity.
• Temperature: Maintain between 15~25°C.
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer moderately in spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Lindera obtusiloba?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Lindera obtusiloba?

It likes Prefers bright locations with direct sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Lindera obtusiloba safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Lindera obtusiloba good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around Maintain between 15~25°C.. Humidity: Tolerates typical indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer moderately in spring and autumn..