Metapanax davidii

Also Known As

Acanthopanax bockii
Acanthopanax davidii
Dendropanax davidii
Nothopanax davidii
Panax davidii
Duckfoot Ivy Tree

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Metapanax davidii plant details

Metapanax davidii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Metapanax davidii

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: textural

GROWING CONDITIONS for Metapanax davidii

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Still uncommon in cultivation this delightful evergreen 15' shrub from China is unique in that it has a single juvenile leaf that matures into a 3-lobed shiny dark green leaf, in cooler temperatures the leaves turns a pretty bronze, sprays of creamy-green flowers become interesting black fruit; easy-going and pest resistant! S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Eric Hammond's collection from Sichuan, China for Heronswood Nursery in 1997. Fully evergreen here, zone 7, it makes a large shrub, 10' in shade but smaller in full sun, to 5' tall. Bronzing in the winter cold, the shiny dark green leaves are pest free. Similar to D. trifidus, we haven't yet settled on what the correct species name is.

By: Heritage Seedlings

A flamboyant small evergreen tree for the garden. The exotic texture is met with the added bonus of great frost hardiness, this plant grows into an umbrella of 8-10' or more, producing wands of 2-3 lobed, evergreen leaves. The new leaves are very showy emerging in spring. Good soil and some summer water in sun to part shade makes this plant happy. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7. Unusual and beautiful. [342-77-A]