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Tetrapanax papyrifer - Description
- Potted Tetrapanax papyrifer
- Also known as Rice Paper Plant
- Large-leaved architectural foliage plant
- Exotic, bold and tropical in appearance
- Perfect for jungle-style and tropical-themed gardens
- Deciduous Shrub or Small Tree
- Current Size: 35cm approx.
- Pot Size: 3 Litres
Tetrapanax papyrifer - Characteristics
- Height: Up to 5m
- Spread: Up to 8m
- Growth Rate: Fast-growing
- Foliage: Huge palmate leaves, up to 90cm wide
- Colour: Green leaves, white felt-like underside
- Flowers: Creamy-white in autumn (in milder regions)
- Position: Full sun or light shade
- Hardiness: Hardy in mild areas; protect young plants in winter (Up to -5)
Tetrapanax papyrifer - Uses
- Great for exotic planting schemes
- Architectural focal point in borders
- Ideal for large containers in sheltered gardens
- Creates bold backdrops and dramatic garden structure
Tetrapanax papyrifer - Planting & Care
- Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Best in a sheltered spot away from cold winds
- Mulch well in colder regions to protect roots
- Can sucker freely – remove as needed to control spread
- May lose top growth in frost but regrows from base in spring
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