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General Information

Lindera assamica is a large, evergreen tree.
The tree is harvested from the wild for its timber.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - Himalayas to Myanmar.

Habitat

Hill forests at elevations of 1,800 - 2,400 metres in Sikkim and Bhutan[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	0.00 m
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Plants can be pruned right back to the base if required, though any drastic pruning is best spread over several seasons[].
Requires a lime-free rather moist soil[]. Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight in a fertile moisture-retentive soil enriched with leaf-mould[].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[].
A dioecious species, both male and female forms must be grown if seed is required.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is yellow, turning olive-gray upon exposure[]. It is moderately hard, even grained. A pretty wood, worthy of attention, it is used in construction, chiefly for planking[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe. 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 until large enough to plant out.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood[].
Layering.

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