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.
My tetrapanax arrived, as scheduled, very well packed, in excellent condition and as described. It looks as though it will thrive well when settled in the garden. I’m excited to recieve it as I’ve been looking for one, the right size and the right price for my young tropical garden. Thankyou.
Louise Bradshaw (verified owner) –
To date I am a happy bunny………arrived superfast, well packaged, delivered very much on time, nice courteous delivery man.Keeping in my unheated sunroom for a while, until settled. Will let you know when spring has sprung how she is doing.
Vikki Pomfrey (verified owner) –
A great, healthy specimen received; well packaged.
Excellent comms. During the delivery process.
Highly recommended. Thank you.
Melanie (verified owner) –
Sturdy plant arrived well packaged and quickly, the recipient was delighted as hard to source locally.
Ian –