Dendropanax trifidus
- Phonetic Spelling
- den-DRO-pan-aks TRY-fee-dus
- Description
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A shrub or small tree in the ivy family that brings a tropical look to the landscape. This plant tolerates all light conditions including full shade. In full sun it will need regular watering. Its flowers are green and unassuming but the black fruits that follow are relished by birds.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Shade (Medium) Garden - Winter at the NHC Arboretum
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Dendropanax
- Species:
- trifidus
- Family:
- Araliaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Korea, Japan, Taiwan
- Wildlife Value:
- Birds enjoy the fruits.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7b, 7a, 8b, 8a, 9b, 9a, 10b, 10a
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Black
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Fruit Description:
- Black berries in the fall
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Green
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Margin:
- Lobed
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Glossy three lobed leaves
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Drought
