Tetrapanax genus (Rice paper tree). This genus consists of one species of evergreen, suckering shrub or small tree with summer to autumn-flowering, which produces very large, fan-like leaves.
Evergreens, Shrubs or Trees
S.China and Taiwan
Grown for its foliage. Suitable for coastal conditions.
They are half hardy and will require full sun or partial shade with humus-rich, moist but well drained soil. Leggy stems may be cut back to near ground level in winter.
You can propagate from seeds, suckers or cuttings in early spring.
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