Tetrapanax ‘Rex’ Giant Rice Paper Plant – Fast Growing Tropical Privacy Shrub with Huge Leaves

Product Overview

Tetrapanax papyrifer ‘Rex’, commonly known as the Giant Rice Paper Plant, is a striking tropical shrub known for its enormous leaves that can reach up to 3 feet wide. This fast-growing deciduous shrub creates a lush, jungle-like atmosphere, making it ideal for gardeners seeking a bold tropical aesthetic in temperate climates.

Key Features

• Massive tropical leaves measuring 24–36 inches across
• Rapid growth rate for quick landscape impact and privacy
• Cold-hardy down to USDA Zone 7b, semi-evergreen in warmer zones
• Reaches mature height of 6–12 feet
• Late-season flowers that attract pollinators

Growing Information

• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Prefers moist, well-draining soil
• Requires regular watering during active growth periods
• Protect from strong winds to prevent leaf damage
• Spreads via underground runners (suckers), best suited for large or controlled planting areas
• May die back in winter but regrows vigorously in spring
• Can be maintained with barriers or regular pruning to control spread

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.