Neolitsea sericea (Lauraceae) Evergreen tree

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Neolitsea sericea
Evergreen tree
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The Neolitsea sericea plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Lauraceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as N. glauca. Litsea glauca. L. sericea.

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Latin Name:  Neolitsea sericea
Family:  Lauraceae
Author:  (Bl.)Koidz.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Ravines, thickets and woodland from 300 - 1300 metres in W. China[109].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any reasonably good well-drained soil[1, 200]. Calcifuge, it requires a lime-free soil[200]. Requires a sheltered position[11] in full sun[200]. Succeeds in semi-shade[188]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, it only succeeds outdoors in the milder areas of the country[11, 182] and even there is best grown on a south or west-facing wall[188]. The leaves are very aromatic[182]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required[182].

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