Dendropanax trifidus: Country Or Region Of Origin
Korea, Japan, Taiwan
Plant Profile: Dendropanax trifidus
Names
Phonetic Spelling:den-DRO-pan-aks TRY-fee-dus
Genus:Dendropanax
Species:trifidus
Family:Araliaceae
This small tree or shrub, belonging to the ivy family, adds a touch of the tropics to any garden. It thrives in various lighting conditions, even in complete shade. However, when placed in full sunlight, it requires consistent watering. While its flowers are modest and green, the black fruits that develop afterward are highly sought after by birds.
Dendropanax trifidus Feature Summary
Dendropanax trifidus Image Gallery
Tags
#evergreen
#small tree
#drought tolerant
#wildlife plant
#green flowers
#glossy leaves
#tropical evergreen
#black fruits
#evergreen shrub
#evergreen tree
#food source fall
#bird friendly
#tropical feel
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Dendropanax trifidus Feature Summary
Attributes
Korea, Japan, Taiwan
Birds enjoy the fruits.
Woody
Fruit
Leaves
Glossy three lobed leaves
Broadleaf Evergreen
Green
Simple
Alternate
Lobed
Glossy
Whole Plant Traits
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
10b
Flowers
Green
Stem
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Drought
Deer
Dendropanax trifidus Image Gallery
Dendropanax trifidus Attributes
Dendropanax trifidus: Wildlife Value
Birds enjoy the fruits.
Dendropanax trifidus: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Dendropanax trifidus Fruit
Dendropanax trifidus: Fruit Description
Black berries in the fall
Dendropanax trifidus: Fruit Color
Black
Dendropanax trifidus: Display/Harvest Time
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Dendropanax trifidus Leaves
Dendropanax trifidus: Leaf Description
Glossy three lobed leaves
Dendropanax trifidus: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Dendropanax trifidus: Leaf Color
Green
Dendropanax trifidus: Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Dendropanax trifidus: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Dendropanax trifidus: Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Dendropanax trifidus: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Dendropanax trifidus: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Dendropanax trifidus Whole Plant Traits
Dendropanax trifidus: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Dendropanax trifidus: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Dendropanax trifidus Cultural Conditions
Dendropanax trifidus: 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)
Dendropanax trifidus: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
10b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Dendropanax trifidus Flowers
Dendropanax trifidus: Flower Color
Green
Dendropanax trifidus Stem
Dendropanax trifidus: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Dendropanax trifidus Landscape
Dendropanax trifidus: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Dendropanax trifidus: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
