JadEmpress™ False Ginseng
Metapanax davidii 'DJHC8'
SKU
04722
Rare and unique, this tree-like shrub lends an exotic texture to gardens with its multi-stemmed, broadly upright, umbrella-like form and highly textural, glossy, lobed leaves that can emerge coppery red. May produce small flowers clusters followed by black ornamental berries. A beautiful evergreen for sun or dappled shade with notable frost tolerance.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | met-uh-PAN-aks da-VID-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Lore | Hinkley collected this species in the botanically rich area of extreme NE Sichuan in 2008. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | May produce small umbels of flowers in summer, at maturity. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Fatsia (Aralia); Dogwood (Cornus); Weigela (Weigela); Rose (Rosa) |
Provide deep, fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. Shelter from drying winter winds and harsh sun exposures. Plant with crown slightly above soil line. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Add a thick layer of mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant