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Asian Essence® Litsea

Litsea populifolia 'DJHC8059'

Pronunciation: LIT-see-a pop-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #04399
7-10

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An attractive deciduous tree offers unique texture with its upright, open form and whorls of round green leaves on red stems. Inconspicuous umbels of tiny yellow spring flowers have a pleasant fragrance. Discovered by explorer Dan Hinkley in the Sichuan province of China, where the aromatic oil of Litsea is prized for use in the cosmetics industry.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
SIZE: Moderate growing, small tree; reaches 18 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10

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Bloom TimeEarly to mid spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFragrant
Landscape UseHillside
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSweet Box (Sarcococcca); Chinese Indigo (Indigofera); Japanese Iris (Iris ensata); Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides); Abelia (Abelia)
Care InstructionsProvide humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
LoreThe aromatic foliage and flowers of several species of Litsea contain essential oils, often used in cosmetics, soaps and holistic medicines. The fragrance of the litsea flowers has a citrus-like aroma.
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Bloom TimeEarly to mid spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Benefits Birds
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFragrant
Style
Landscape UseHillside
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSweet Box (Sarcococcca); Chinese Indigo (Indigofera); Japanese Iris (Iris ensata); Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides); Abelia (Abelia)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide humus-rich, moisture-retentive soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
History
LoreThe aromatic foliage and flowers of several species of Litsea contain essential oils, often used in cosmetics, soaps and holistic medicines. The fragrance of the litsea flowers has a citrus-like aroma.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.