About
A hybrid between Asplenium species, combining the attractive, finely divided or broadly strap-shaped fronds of its parents on an evergreen, compact fern with leathery, mid-green fronds arising from a short, erect rhizome. An adaptable and decorative fern for a shaded or part-shaded border, rockery, or container.
About the genus
Lindera can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with aromatic leaves and small star-shaped dioecious flowers in axillary umbels in spring followed, on pollinated female plants, by glossy berries
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toJapan, China, Korea
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in most fertile, acidic soils in a woodland scenario. Male and female plants need to be grown in order for the female to bear fruit
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or take softwood cuttings in early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free