To study the impact of heavy metal on the physiological features of woody plant,3-year-old Ardisia japonica was subject to 6 levels of lead (Pb)and cadmium (Cd)combined stress.Various physiological indexes were recorded on 0,15,30,45 and 60 d, and comprehensive assessment was conducted by means of correlation analysis and principal component analysis.The results showed that after undergoing combined stress of Pb concentration500 mg·kg~(-1),the growth of A.japonica was inhibited and several plants died after 30 d.Comprehensive analysis on vario...