Lindera akoensis, the Taiwan spicebush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae, endemic to Taiwan, where it is found in thickets.[1] A perennial shrub with fragrant foliage and showy flowers and fruit, it reaches at maturity.[2] It is hardy in USDA zones 8 and 9, and is recommended for hedges, borders, and cottage gardens in partial shade.[2]