Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' - 50-60 CM C10

Description
The Reispapierbaum 'Rex' (Tetrapanax papyrifer) is a shrub with decorative, purple-red, flat fruits. These are small. It produces yellow-white, wheel-shaped flowers arranged in panicles from October to December. The Reispapierbaum 'Rex' also has roundish, hairy, medium green leaves. In a semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Reispapierbaum 'Rex' are medium green, roundish, hairy and lobed. They are about 50 - 75 cm tall.

Growth
Reispapierbaum 'Rex' is a shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 20 - 50 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The yellow-white, wheel-shaped flowers of the Reispapierbaum 'Rex' appear in panicles from October to December.

Fruit
The purple-red, flat drupes of Tetrapanax papyrifer 'Rex' are particularly decorative. These appear from January and are small.

Use
Ornamental shrub, solitary

Root
Stoloniferous, spreading branches.