Tetrapanax papyrifer

Also Known As

Fatsia papyrifera
Tetrapanax papyriferus
Rice Paper Plant

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 6'-16'
W: 6'-15'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Tetrapanax papyrifer plant details

Tetrapanax papyrifer is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tetrapanax papyrifer

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: araceae, araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 16 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: big leaves, container plant, cutting garden, exotic, houseplant, palmate, patio, screen, textural, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tetrapanax papyrifer

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tetrapanax papyrifera is a great hardy tropical plant with tall stems and trunks. If grown in warm climates it can grow into a large tree. Here in zone 6 it grows 4 to 8 feet each year and dies back to the ground once winter hits. I recommend mulching the base of the trunks and only leaving out established plants. The foliage is large and green and deeply palmately lobed usually 1 to 2 feet across. The flowers are extremely odd on this species. Growing out in a gold brown fuzzy bracket above the foliage hundreds of small flowers are held in large clusters. Usually seen in warmer temps. Foliage: large green tropical leaves. Flowers: Flowers brown fuzzy odd. Height: 2 to 7 feet tall in cold climates 8 feet up in tropical.