Taiwan spicebush
Lindera akoensis
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 9
Flowers:
Yellow-green Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
red,yellow,orange Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Taiwan spicebush (Lindera akoensis) needs to be watered regularly. During the growing season, it will require 1-2 waterings per week. Ideally, it should be watered until it is soaked through, and then allowed to dry out between waterings. During the drier months when it is not actively growing, it should be watered about once a month. Always check to see if the soil is dry before watering, as overwatering can cause root rot and other soil borne diseases. Water in the mornings so that any excess water evaporates before nightfall.
sunlight
Taiwan spicebush (Lindera akoensis) grows best in full sun to partial shade, allowing it to receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. This species prefers to be protected from harsh afternoon sun exposure, as intense heat can cause the leaves to turn yellow and the plant to become stressed. In ideal conditions, Taiwan spicebush can tolerate up to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. When grown in a less sunny environment, the plant will grow more slowly.
pruning
Taiwan spicebush (Lindera akoensis) should be pruned in the winter season while it is semi-dormant. Pruning should be done sparingly, and should mainly consist of selective pruning to shape and control the size and shape of the shrub. Water sprouts, dead, diseased and damaged branches, and any crossing branches should be removed at this time. Heavy pruning will reduce flowering and it is recommended that no more than 1-third of the shrub be removed in a single growing season.
