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Metapanax davidii 'DJHC8'
Pronunciation: met-uh-PAN-aks da-VID-ee-eye
SKU #04722
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Partial shade
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 10 ft. tall and 4 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | 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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| Bloom Time | May produce flowers in summer, at maturity. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Fatsia (Aralia); Dogwood (Cornus); Weigela (Weigela); Rose (Rosa) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | Dan Hinkley collected this species in the botanically rich area of extreme Northeastern Sichuan in 2008. A new genus of the Araliaceae family from China and Vietnam, Metapanax contains two species: M. davidii and M. delavayi. Formerly classified as Nothopanax but now accepted as a new genus in south China and Vietnam, where they are commonly referred to as Yi ye liang wang cha or False Ginseng. |
| Lore | Hinkley collected this species in the botanically rich area of extreme NE Sichuan in 2008. |
Details
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | May produce flowers in summer, at maturity. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Fatsia (Aralia); Dogwood (Cornus); Weigela (Weigela); Rose (Rosa) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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History
| History | Dan Hinkley collected this species in the botanically rich area of extreme Northeastern Sichuan in 2008. A new genus of the Araliaceae family from China and Vietnam, Metapanax contains two species: M. davidii and M. delavayi. Formerly classified as Nothopanax but now accepted as a new genus in south China and Vietnam, where they are commonly referred to as Yi ye liang wang cha or False Ginseng. |
|---|---|
| Lore | Hinkley collected this species in the botanically rich area of extreme NE Sichuan in 2008. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.