Tetrapanax papyrifer (Rice paper plant)
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5m max. spread |
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5m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Tetrapanax papyrifer
Other names: Rice paper plant, Aralia papyrifer, Fatsia papyrifer
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Genus: Tetrapanax
Species: T. papyrifer - T. papyrifer is a tender, evergreen shrub with large, mid-green leaves that are deeply lobed. In late summer, it bears large sprays of small, cream flowers, followed by black berries in autumn or winter.
Tetrapanax papyrifer is: Evergreen
Flower: Cream in Summer
Foliage: Mid-green in All seasons
Fruit: Black in Autumn; Black in Winter
Habit: Rounded, Suckering
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Tetrapanax papyrifer (Rice paper plant) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Greenhouse
Cultivation: Plant in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade in a sheltered, frost-free position.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3) | |
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