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General Information

Lindera megaphylla is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 10.00 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

E. Asia - S. and S.W. China.

Habitat

Evergreen broad-leaved forests or thickets in wet places on mountain slopes or in valleys; at elevations from 1,600 - 2,000 metres[].

Properties

Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	10.00 m
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Requires a lime-free rather moist soil[]. Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight in a fertile moisture-retentive soil enriched with leafmould[].
This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[]. Plants succeed outdoors at Kew, where there is a specimen 6 metres tall, though they are rather more tender when young[]. Plants are much smaller in cultivation than they are in the wild, often making no more than a shrub[].
The leaves are very aromatic[].
Plants can be pruned right back to the base if required, though any drastic pruning is best spread over several seasons[].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[].
Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The aromatic leaves are used as incense[].
An essential oil is obtained from the leaves and pericarp[].

An oil is obtained from the seed. It is used for making soap[].

The wood is used in construction and carpentry[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a greenhouse. The seed has a short viability and should not be allowed to dry out[]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in early summer. Give some protection from cold for at least the plants first winter outdoors.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July in a frame[].
Layering.