Asian Essence™ Litsea
Litsea populifolia 'DJHC8059'
SKU
04399
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.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Yamagami's Nursery
1361 S. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino CA 95014
- Summerwinds Nursery
1491 S. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino CA 95014
- Lowe's
811 East Arques Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085
- Central Wholesale Nursery
1670 Mckinley Avenue San Jose CA 95126
| Botanical Pronunciation | LIT-see-a pop-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | The 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. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing, small tree; reaches 18 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early to Mid Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Specimen, Woodland Garden, Hillside, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Sweet Box (Sarcococcca); Chinese Indigo (Indigofera); Japanese Iris (Iris ensata); Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides); Abelia (Abelia) |
Provide 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9
Good to grow!