Tetrapanax papyrifer BushOrigin: South China. Shrub or small tree evergreen, notable for its enormous leaves 50 cm wide, with 5-11 lobes, bottle green, gathered at the tip of stout shoots. In autumn is covered with white inflorescences up to 50 cm long, followed by spherical fruits. Wants well-drained soil. If damaged by frost, grows up again from the base.
ShapeBush
Growth SpeedRegular
ExposureSun, Half Shade
Minimum Temperature-30 °C
Flowering MonthsAugust, September, October
Soil TypeDrained, Neutral, Acid, Sandy, Calcareous
Leaf PersistenceDeciduous
Leaf ColorGreen, Yellow
Flower Colorwhite
Maximum Height600 cm
Maximum Width600 cm
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