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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeshrub
Tetrapanax papyrifera Rex
Rice Paper Tree
Flower Color
Description
A large, fast-growing shrub or small tree to about 5m high, producing a thicket of upright stems topped by very large, deeply lobed green leaves up to 1m across. New shoots and leaves have a coating of fine, pale brown hairs. Creamy pompoms of flowers are produced in large sprays in autumn, followed by black fruit
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
UprightBushy
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 2.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeArchitecturalSub-tropicalCity and courtyard gardensGravel gardenPatio and container plantsFlower borders and bedsWall side borders
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VS9922J | €31.77 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.