Wolfgang Bopp Synonyms
Daphniphyllum glaucescens misapplied
Daphniphyllum himalaense subsp. macropodum
Shrubs
A large, evergreen shrub to about 6m high and wide with dark green, glossy, rhododendron-like leaves that tend to droop in winter, revealing the bright red leaf stalks. Young spring foliage is pale green, often flushed pink. Red male and green female petal-less flowers are borne on separate plants in late spring. Pollinated female plants produce heavily-bloomed black berries in autumn
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres