Lindera metcalfiana var. dictyophylla is a cultivar of the Lindera genus, which includes trees or shrubs with aromatic foliage. This variety is deciduous and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is best suited as a specimen plant or in woodland gardens and shrub borders. In spring and summer, it produces small, star-shaped flowers typical of Lindera, which are followed by glossy berries on pollinated female plants.

Lindera metcalfiana var. dictyophylla is a deciduous shrub with aromatic foliage, ideal for sunny, sheltered spots and specimen or woodland gardens.

Lindera metcalfiana var. dictyophylla

Lindera neesiana is a deciduous or evergreen tree or shrub belonging to the genus Lindera, known for its fragrant foliage and small, star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for use as a specimen plant, in woodland gardens, or shrub borders. Propagation can be achieved through seed or semi-ripe cuttings, with interest extending through spring and summer.

Lindera neesiana is a fragrant deciduous or evergreen shrub with star-shaped spring flowers, ideal for sunny, sheltered spots and woodland gardens.

Lindera neesiana

Lindera obtusiloba, the blunt-lobed spice bush, is a species of flowering plant in the laurel family (Lauraceae). It is native to the Himalayas, northeastern India, Myanmar, China, Korea and Japan.

Lindera obtusiloba var. obtusiloba is a hardy H5 shrub for full sun, ideal as a specimen or in woodland gardens with spring and summer interest.

Lindera obtusiloba var. obtusiloba

Lindera praecox is a deciduous or evergreen tree or shrub from the Lauraceae family, native to north Japan. It features aromatic foliage and produces small, star-shaped, dioecious flowers in axillary umbels during spring. Female plants develop glossy berries following pollination. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable as a specimen plant or for woodland gardens and shrub borders, offering interest through spring and summer.

Lindera praecox is a hardy H5 deciduous or evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage and star-shaped spring flowers, ideal for specimen or woodland gardens.

Lindera praecox from north Japan

Lindera sericea var. lancea is a cultivar of the Lindera genus, which includes deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs known for their fragrant foliage. This cultivar is suited to full sun and a south-facing, sheltered position, thriving in fertile, well-drained loam with a neutral pH. It flowers in spring with small, star-shaped, dioecious blooms, followed by glossy berries on female plants. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is ideal as a specimen plant or in woodland gardens and shrub borders, offering seasonal interest through spring and summer.

Lindera sericea var. lancea is a hardy H5 shrub ideal for specimen planting, woodland gardens, and borders with spring and summer interest in full sun.