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5m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex'
Other names
Rice paper plant 'Rex', Aralia papyrifer 'Rex', Fatsia papyrifer 'Rex', Tetrapanax papyriferus 'Rex'
Genus
Tetrapanax Tetrapanax
Variety or Cultivar
'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
Habit
Suckering
Toxicity
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Pollen may cause an allergic reaction.
Flower
White in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove suckers to restrict growth. Pruning group 1 or 7.
Propagation
In autumn, sow seed in containers and place in a cold frame.
Propagation methods
Seed, Suckers
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Where to grow
Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' (Rice paper plant 'Rex') will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Greenhouse
Cultivation
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.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex'
Other names
Rice paper plant 'Rex', Aralia papyrifer 'Rex', Fatsia papyrifer 'Rex', Tetrapanax papyriferus 'Rex'
Genus
Tetrapanax Tetrapanax
Variety or Cultivar
'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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Suckering
Toxicity
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Pollen may cause an allergic reaction.
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Colour
Flower
White in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Remove suckers to restrict growth. Pruning group 1 or 7.
Propagation
In autumn, sow seed in containers and place in a cold frame.
Propagation methods
Seed, Suckers
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Where to grow
Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' (Rice paper plant 'Rex') will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Conservatory, Containers, Foliage only, Greenhouse
Cultivation
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.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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