Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex'
Rice paper plant 'Rex', Aralia papyrifer 'Rex', Fatsia papyrifer 'Rex', Tetrapanax papyriferus 'Rex'
Tetrapanax Tetrapanax
'Rex' _ 'Rex' is a tender, thicket-forming, evergreen shrub or small treet with stout shoots bearing very large, deeply-lobed, mid-green leaves, felted pale green underneath. Large clusters of white flowers in autumn are followed by spherical black fruit.
Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' is: Evergreen
Suckering
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Pollen may cause an allergic reaction.
White in Autumn
Mid-green in All seasons
Remove suckers to restrict growth. Pruning group 1 or 7.
In autumn, sow seed in containers and place in a cold frame.
Seed, Suckers
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Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' (Rice paper plant 'Rex') will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, City, Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Greenhouse
Outdoors, grow in any well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from strong winds. In frost-prone areas, may behave deciduous. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely & feed monthly.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex'
Rice paper plant 'Rex', Aralia papyrifer 'Rex', Fatsia papyrifer 'Rex', Tetrapanax papyriferus 'Rex'
Tetrapanax Tetrapanax
'Rex' _ 'Rex' is a tender, thicket-forming, evergreen shrub or small treet with stout shoots bearing very large, deeply-lobed, mid-green leaves, felted pale green underneath. Large clusters of white flowers in autumn are followed by spherical black fruit.
Evergreen
Suckering
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Pollen may cause an allergic reaction.
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White in Autumn
Mid-green in All seasons
Remove suckers to restrict growth. Pruning group 1 or 7.
In autumn, sow seed in containers and place in a cold frame.
Seed, Suckers
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Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' (Rice paper plant 'Rex') will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, City, Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Greenhouse
Outdoors, grow in any well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from strong winds. In frost-prone areas, may behave deciduous. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Water freely & feed monthly.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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