Create a bold, tropical statement in your landscape with Tetrapanax papyrifer ‘Rex’, also known as the Giant Rice Paper Plant. Famous for its massive 2–3 foot wide leaves, this fast-growing plant transforms any space into a lush, jungle-like retreat.

Perfect for gardeners looking to achieve a tropical look in temperate climates, Tetrapanax ‘Rex’ delivers dramatic texture, rapid growth, and unforgettable impact.

Why Gardeners Love It

• Huge tropical leaves (up to 3 feet wide)
• Fast-growing for quick impact & privacy
• Creates an instant jungle / tropical vibe
• Cold-hardy tropical look (down to Zone 7b)
• Late-season flowers attract pollinators

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Tetrapanax papyrifer ‘Rex’
• Common Name: Rice Paper Plant / Giant Tetrapanax
• Type: Deciduous shrub (semi-evergreen in warm zones)
• Mature Size: 6–12 ft tall
• Leaf Size: Up to 24–36 inches across
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Zones: 7b–10
• Growth Rate: Fast

Important Growing Notes

• Spreads by underground runners (suckers)
• Best for large spaces or controlled planting areas
• Can be contained with barriers or regular maintenance
• May die back in winter but returns vigorously in spring

Perfect For

• Tropical & jungle-style gardens
• Backyard privacy screens
• Statement landscaping
• Large containers (early growth stages)
• Exotic plant collectors

Care Tips

• Prefers moist, well-draining soil
• Water regularly during active growth
• Protect from strong winds (large leaves can tear)
• Cut back in winter if damaged—will regrow quickly

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.