Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex', 3L
£30.00
notes
Also known as the Rice Paper Plant, Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' is a large, shrub which grows quickly, its stems producing really large, lobed leaves (up to a metre wide), which are covered in a fine, brown down when young. In autumn, creamy white pompoms of flowers are produced, attracting bees and other pollinators, followed by black fruit.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 400cm - 800cm (13ft- 26ft) x 400cm- 800cm (13ft-26ft) in 2-5 years
Features
notes
Also known as the Rice Paper Plant, Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' is a large, shrub which grows quickly, its stems producing really large, lobed leaves (up to a metre wide), which are covered in a fine, brown down when young. In autumn, creamy white pompoms of flowers are produced, attracting bees and other pollinators, followed by black fruit.
Insights
Native to Taiwan and other parts of Asia, where it grows as a tree, this plant creates a striking jungle-like effect, adding bold architectural interest to the garden along with a welcome canopy of shade.
Details
- Flowers: September
- Hardy
Planting
- All well-drained soil types
- South or West aspects
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
- Protect from cold winds
- If kept frost free will be evergreen, in colder areas it may die back to the ground and then re shoot from the roots
- Remove dead or damaged leaves as necessary
- Remove suckers to avoid spread
Glossary
Cottage Garden
