Metapanax davidii Japanese mountain mint The original branch(es) were lightly

The original branch(es) were lightly marbled/mottled with pale yellow markings

For best color

Aspidistra oblancefolia 'Nagoya Stars' looks great planted with woodland trees

and large pink flowers with darker stripes

Camellia japonica 'Jack's' is an evergreen shrub with green leaves and watermelon red flowers

Metapanax davidii Japanese mountain mint The original branch(es) were lightlyMetapanax davidii is a large growing, evergreen shrub with very glossy green, trilobed leaves. If you are looking for an unusual evergreen shrub and you live in a warmer area, this might just be the shrub you are looking for! Metapanax devidii will become a large shrub in time (easily pruned smaller) and gives a very tropical feel to a woodland garden where it makes a great background plant for smaller shrubs or large growing perennials. HARDINESS: