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Tetrapanax papyrifer
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.
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.
Arrived before due date so excellent service was well packaged looks in very good condition bigger than I was expecting so bonus overall really happy with palm centre highly recommend and will definetely will be purchasing again
Amanda moseley –
Unlike the person who moaned about the long delivery time , I actually read my email and knew delivery would be on the 8/7 and it arrived today 9/7 as expected , well packaged , lovely plant with new shoots coming through .Thank You and Well Done
Barbara R. –
Super happy with the quality of this tree. I will definately buy again from the Palm Centre.
caroline H. –
The plant arrived in perfect condition and was as described on the website. Prompt delivery. Couldnt ask for more.
Alan B. –