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Tetrapanax papyrifer

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Tetrapanax papyrifer Rice Paper Plant,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Deciduous

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Spreading

Description:

Exotic looking spreading shrub with large green deeply-lobed leaves and white flowers in Autumn followed by black fruit. Great for tropical themed garden and large containers. Grows approx. 5m tall x 5m wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

4-10m 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Hedging / Screening, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Araliaceae Asia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: High

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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