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Metapanax delavayi 'Stout'

Also Known As

Nothopanax delavayi
Stout Delavay Fale Ginseng

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Metapanax delavayi 'Stout' plant details

Metapanax delavayi 'Stout' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer green and white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Metapanax delavayi 'Stout'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in summer
Uses: rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Metapanax delavayi 'Stout'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. Our seed grown plants, of an already desirable evergreen Aralia relative, has rather thickened compound leaves, more Schefflera-like than its brethren. A graceful shrub or small tree, these have a sturdy form, maintaining an upright stance. Mature plants produce late summer clusters of white flowers that become black berries providing winter food for the birds. Dappled sun to part shade and rich, moist soil are best. 12ft tall with and upright vase-shaped habit. Frost hardy to upper USDA zone 7 and possibly lower. (The species, until recently, was Nothopanax delavayi.)

By: Cistus Nursery

Undisturbed and unmoved, this handsome 15' shrub has gone from Nothopanax to Pseudopanax to Metapanax names... whatever it?s called, its fine (to 1"x 9") evergreen leaflets (3-5/leaf) make it a great hedge/accent. PSh/M