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Tetrapanax papyrifer
Shrubs
Tetrapanax papyrifer
Rice paper plant
Enormous, felted, lobed leaves give a dramatic, tropical look. A statement plant for sheltered gardens.
Huge, felted leaves
Dramatic, tropical look
Fast-growing
Creamy autumn flowers
Please check before you visit. Our nursery is very well stocked, but what we hold changes with the seasons, so this plant may not always be in stock. Enquire before you head over and we will check availability and the sizes we have for you.
At a glance
Type
Shrub
Foliage
Evergreen to semi-evergreen
Seasons of interest
Year-round foliage
Eventual size
Typically 3 to 4 m
Position
Sun or partial shade, sheltered
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Hardiness
Hardy in sheltered gardens; may be cut back by hard frost but usually regrows
Available
A range of sizes. Ask our team for current availability and pricing.
Why we love it
No other plant gives quite such a dramatic, jungle effect.
It can sucker to form a grove.
How to use it
Use in sheltered courtyards and exotic schemes.
Planting and aftercare
Plant in spring in a sheltered spot. Remove damaged leaves in spring.
See it in person
Every plant at Form is hand-selected, none contains new peat, and nothing beats choosing yours by eye. Visit our Row Town showroom in Surrey, just 30 minutes from London, where our team will show you the best of what is on the nursery right now. We deliver across London, Surrey and the Home Counties, and nationwide.
Walk in any time during opening hours and you will be looked after. If you would like dedicated time with a specialist, book a Genus Bar appointment.
Frequently asked questions
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In sheltered gardens it is usually hardy, regrowing if frost cuts it back.
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We keep a very well-stocked nursery, but our stock changes with the seasons, so availability varies. Please email us before you visit and we will check what we have and the sizes available.
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We supply shrubs from smaller pots for mass planting through to 10 litre plants and larger specimens for instant impact. Ask our team for current sizes.
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Yes. Visit our Row Town showroom, or collect from our Burrow Hill cash and carry in Chobham (please call before visiting). You can also book a Genus Bar appointment.
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Yes, we deliver nationwide with our own in-house team, including across London and the Home Counties.
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Tetrapanax papyrifer
Can’t see what you’re looking for?
Get in touch and we’ll help you find it. Our nursery is very well stocked and we can source almost any plant through our network of trusted growers. Email info@formplants.com, or send us your whole plant list through our bespoke sourcing service.