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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
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Deciduous - in colder areas
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Evergreen - massive leaves with claw-like lobes.
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White -
Height - 5m (16ft) -
Spread - 5m (16ft)
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Tall Shrub - thicket-forming, sparsely-branched shrub. Produces clusters of flowers in autumn.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun - shelter from strong winds. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - 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 - none -
Place of origin - southern China, Taiwan. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 1 -
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.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - - any well-drained soil.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Tetrapanax - Growing Guide
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