Lace Shrub
(Neillia incisa)
Lace Shrub (Neillia incisa)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Neillia incisa, commonly known as Lace Shrub, is a deciduous shrub native to the forest edges and slopes of Korea and China. It typically grows to a height of up to 2.5 meters and is noted for its deeply lobed leaves with prominent stipules, which give it a delicate, lacy appearance. The Lace Shrub produces panicles of small, white flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, offering a modest yet attractive display. The fruits are pubescent, about 2 mm long, and not particularly ornamental. In its native habitat, Neillia incisa thrives in moderately fertile, well-drained soils, often in areas that receive dappled sunlight.
The Lace Shrub is valued for its unique foliage and is often used in garden borders, as a specimen plant, or for naturalizing in informal areas. It is relatively easy to maintain, requiring only occasional pruning to shape and encourage new growth. Gardeners appreciate its adaptability to a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade, and its tolerance of different soil drainage types, from slow to fast. While not commonly afflicted by serious diseases or pests, it can occasionally suffer from leaf spot or powdery mildew. It is not known to have aggressive roots or to be invasive when grown outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Lace Shrub is valued for its unique foliage and is often used in garden borders, as a specimen plant, or for naturalizing in informal areas. It is relatively easy to maintain, requiring only occasional pruning to shape and encourage new growth. Gardeners appreciate its adaptability to a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade, and its tolerance of different soil drainage types, from slow to fast. While not commonly afflicted by serious diseases or pests, it can occasionally suffer from leaf spot or powdery mildew. It is not known to have aggressive roots or to be invasive when grown outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 1-4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Border Plant, Erosion Control, Potted Plant
Natural Habitat
Forest edges and slopes of Korea and China
Other Names
Common Names: Laceshrub, Småbladig Stefanandra, Stefanandra
Scientific Names: , Stephanandra incisa, Neillia incisa, Stephanandra incisa var. incisa, Stephanandra flexuosa, Stephanandra incisa var. quadrifissa, Stephanandra incisa var. macrophylla, Stephanandra gracilis, Neillia incisa var. macrophylla, Opulaster flexuosus
GBIF Accepted Name: Neillia incisa (Thunb.) S.H.Oh