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TETRAPANAX papyrifera 'Rex'
Commonly known as Rice-paper tree
Originating from Taiwan this unusual suckering foliage plant has huge leaves which can be up to 2 feet across. New shoots and leaves have a lovely brown indumentum
Small
£30.00 each
Large
£45.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Fast-growing. Talking point for a sheltered border in your garden. Flowers are attractive to bees. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Southern China, Taiwan. -
DeciduousIn colder areas
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EvergreenMassive leaves with claw-like lobes.
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White
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Lobed
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubThicket-forming, sparsely-branched shrub. Produces clusters of flowers in autumn.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny well-drained soil.
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Full sun
Shelter from strong winds. -
Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
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