Large, semi-evergreen, claw like leaves accompanied by generous, pom-pom sprays of flowers in early autumn. A truly monumental, jungle-like beauty which hails from Taiwan and is widely found across east Asia, where it grows as a tree. Well-suited to a sheltered, tropical style garden plants have long, clear stems (similar to palms) which are topped with the fabulously architectural leaves which can reach up to 1 metre across. Tetrapanax papyrifer ‘Rex’ will also suit gravel gardens, Mediterranean planting and makes a ‘must-have’ inclusion in a foliage garden where it will create a shady canopy to sit under. Cream flowers are produced in autumn and provide valuable later sustenance for pollinators. As flowers fade, black ornamental berries follow for further decorative impact. Tetrapanax papyrifer ‘Rex’ is an impressive, jungle-like wonder. Hard to beat for impact it prefers well-drained soil of any kind except chalk based. Plant in full sun or partial shade with some shelter fro
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