Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Araliaceae

Genus:

Tetrapanax

Species:

Tetrapanax papyrifer

USDA Symbol:

TEPA3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

450 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from roots after top-kill by fire or frost; spreads aggressively via root suckers.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to subtropical forests with high humidity