Tetrapanax papyrifer
Chinese rice-paper plant
Tetrapanax papyrifer is a superb large, suckering, semi-evergreen Taiwanese shrub producing immense and dramatically lobed leaves atop fast-growing stems. This plant is a spectacular architectural star that creates the tropical wow factor in the temperate garden.
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Plant Biography
Few plants have made such an impact upon their arrival into horticulture as the Tetrapanax. It has quickly usurped all others as the ‘must have’ plant for an unbeatable tropical look yet is a hardy and undemanding plant – given enough space!
It will be cut back by the winter frost, but each year it comes back fighting in spring in all but the very coldest of UK areas.
Expert Tip
Please Note:
The “Rex” group of Tetrapanax payrifer includes a series of seed grown specimens that have been identified in several plants in the UK. As the name is not that of an established cultivar, we cannot label our plants as “Rex”. The “Rex” form may be a genetic feat or a environment induced form, however this is still up for debate.
While closely related, the plants in this batch are NOT part of the “Rex” group. Some of the plants in this batch may be identifiable later in life as part of the “Rex” group, however identification of between plants is impossible at this stage.Â
This plant may suffer minor damage to the leaves when shipped via courier. Sometimes the leaves are even cut before shipping to avoid this as new ones will emerge quickly after arrival.
Care & Size Guidance
Suckers may appear some distance from the mother plant. Remove these while small to maintain a compact shape or leave in place to grow your own Tetrapanax jungle!
The stems are covered with a coarse powder which may cause an allergic reaction in some people when handled.
Ive been looking for one of these for a while. Im glad I ordered from The Palm Centre. I spoke to a lovely lady before placing my order online yesterday; it arrived today. The plant was well packaged and in perfect condition. I look forward to planting it out in the garden. I will be ordering from this company again and hope to go and visit them (I live in Kent so will be a bit of a drive for me!).
Beverley G. –
Been after one for a while after losing one years ago. Bought a young plant that came very well packaged, courier service excellent, was left in safe place as requested. 2 small leaves had been broken off in transit, I would imagine by being shaken about as main pot was undamaged and secure. Plant itself is a very sturdy looking, healthy young specimen, thank you. Will definitely be using again 🙂
Michael B. –
very nice plant great condition , well packaged,arrived on time, all in all a great service from the palm centre
Paul W. –
Very impressed with the size and quality of these plants…packaged very well…will certainly purchase from them again.
Ian –