Overview
Tetrapanax is a bushy,columnar upright shrubs in the genus Tetrapanax, part of the Araliaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Tetrapanax grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include architectural, city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden, patio and container plants, sub-tropical, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Tetrapanax papyrifer, the rice paper plant, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Araliaceae, the sole species in the genus Tetrapanax. The specific epithet is frequently misspelled as "papyriferum", "papyriferus", or "papyrifera".
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tetrapanax
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Tetrapanax size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy,Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tetrapanax
- Propagation
- Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn,Division,Removing suckers in spring or summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tetrapanax?
Tetrapanax prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tetrapanax need?
Tetrapanax is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tetrapanax hardy in the UK?
Tetrapanax has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Tetrapanax?
Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn,Division,Removing suckers in spring or summer.
