Perennial to Evergreen – Shade
Tetrapanax papyriferus   
Ht. 8’-10’ Spread Unlimited
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Spacing 3’-5’

HABIT:  Clusters of creamy white flowers in fall. Shrubby but striking, with large 1’-2’ leaves, dark green on top and whitish beneath, tan trunk. Spreads underground and can become invasive.

CULTURE:  Easy to grow in any soil.

USES:  Dramatic texture.

PROBLEMS:  Fuzz on the leaves is irritating to eyes and tender skin. Can become invasive.

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