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Asian Essence® Litsea
Litsea populifolia 'DJHC8059'
Pronunciation: LIT-see-a pop-yoo-lih-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #04399
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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| Description | 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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| Bloom Time | Early to mid spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
| Landscape Use | Hillside |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Sweet Box (Sarcococcca); Chinese Indigo (Indigofera); Japanese Iris (Iris ensata); Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides); Abelia (Abelia) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | A Chinese native, found along mountain slopes, river banks, in stands and thickets, and even arid and barren forestland in the Sichuan, Xizang and NE Yunnan provinces. Asian Essence™ was found by Dan Hinkley in western Sichuan, China. |
| 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. |
Details
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early to mid spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hillside |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Sweet Box (Sarcococcca); Chinese Indigo (Indigofera); Japanese Iris (Iris ensata); Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides); Abelia (Abelia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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History
| History | A Chinese native, found along mountain slopes, river banks, in stands and thickets, and even arid and barren forestland in the Sichuan, Xizang and NE Yunnan provinces. Asian Essence™ was found by Dan Hinkley in western Sichuan, China. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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No Retailers found within 100 miles of your zipcode
About Us
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. 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.