Tetrapanax papyrifera

Vernacular name: 
Chinese rice-paper plant
Famille: 
Araliaceae

Shrub native to China with beautiful large palmate leaves. Behaves as a perennial in temperate regions. Height of 3m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climate

Zone 8: from -12°C to -7°C

Leaf color

  • Green

Flower color

  • White
  • Pink

Sun exposure

  • Sheltered winds
  • Sunny

Size

2 to 3m
1 to 2m

Ornamental interest

  • Foliage
  • Flower
  • Fruit

Notable plant

  • In summer

Type de sol

  • Acidic
  • Limestone
  • Neutral

Garden use

  • Parterre
  • Pot and tray (terrace and balcony)
  • Cold greenhouse

GENERAL DESCRIPTION