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Oplopanax japonicus
Japanese Devil's Club is a hardy, deciduous, very spiny shrub of the ivy family, native to shady conifer forests of northern Japan. It grows well in cool, moist, partly shaded sites and is grown mainly for its bold leaves and spiny habit.
Oplopanax japonicus is species of deciduous shrub that can grow as high as 3 m (9.8 ft) tall. The plant is densely packed with spines that, when touched, cause irritation. This species belongs to a genus that is rich in calcium oxalate, which is toxic to the digestive system.
Oplopanax japonicus is naturally found in East Asia, specifically in Japan. It is usually found in the coniferous shady forest of northern Japan. One species is also found in China and North America.
Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Oplopanax japonicus by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
