How Do You Stop Rice Paper Plants?
The rice paper plant, also called tetrapanax papyiferus, is a thick growing shrub with large leaves and white flowers. It can grow up to 15 feet tall and can reach a horizontal spread of the same length. In the fall, the tree produces white flower balls which fall off and are replaced by clusters of small black berries. Stopping the growth and spread of rice paper plants is best accomplished through the use of a herbicide. Purchase a liquid herbicide solution from a garden center or home improvement store. Spray the herbicide along the bark of the tree starting at the ground and extending upward for 18 inches. Do not apply the herbicide to the soil surrounding the rice paper plant as it may run off during rain and kill other vegetation. Allow the tree to sit for three to four days and examine it to see if it has died. If the leaves of the plant do not appear brown, additional treatment is needed. Use a hand saw to cut the tree off approximately 12 inches above the ground. Apply the her
