Lindera benzoin – Lindera benzoin

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Lindera benzoin – Lindera benzoin

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Lindera benzoin is a large shrub with a round crown formed by dense branching with thin twigs and branches. The annual twigs are greenish, while the old, slightly furrowed bark is brownish-grey. The rather narrow leaves are bright green and turn an intense golden yellow in autumn. Both twigs and leaves are highly aromatic when damaged. The flowers open before the leaves emerge. This makes a flowering Lindera benzoin somewhat similar to Cornus mas, which, incidentally, is much coarser and flowers more yellowish. L. benzoin has unisexual flowers, which appear on separate male and female plants. As a result, the fruits are often not visible. Firstly, they are hidden under the leaves; secondly, female flowers must also be pollinated by male ones. It is a plant that grows naturally in moist, woody areas along forest edges. Any soil will do, as long as it is moist enough, but well-drained. Can grow in both full sun and light shade.

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Height
3-5 m
Width
3-5m
Crown
vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs green to olive-green-brown, bark brown-grey, slightly grooved
Leaf
elliptical to obovate, 7-12 cm long, bright green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
unisexual, green-yellow, in dense axillary bundles, March-April
Fruits
berry-shaped drupe, 1-1.8 cm long, red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green yellowgreen average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Lindera benzoin

Lindera benzoin can eventually reach a height of 3-5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Lindera benzoin is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3-5 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Lindera benzoin turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Lindera benzoin is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Lindera benzoin with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Lindera benzoin blooms in march, april.
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