Tetrapanax papyrifer Rex is a fast-growing, architectural shrub valued for its huge, deeply lobed green leaves that lend a bold, tropical feel to Irish gardens. Best in a sheltered spot with sun or light shade and fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil, it can form a substantial clump over time and may produce airy sprays of small creamy-white flowers in late autumn in favourable seasons. In colder spells it can defoliate or experience some top dieback, but established plants often reshoot strongly from the base; a protective winter mulch is beneficial in colder areas. Ideal as a dramatic focal point among mixed planting or near warm walls where shelter from cold winds can be provided.
To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.
Position: Sun or light shade; sheltered Rate of Growth: Fast Soil: Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil Hardiness: RHS H3 (5 to 1C); shelter from cold winds, protect in severe frost Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:semi-evergreen
flowering:october
flowering:november
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:2m-5m
gardenstyle:architectural
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