Japanese Aralia. A spreading evergreen shrub with deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Round creamy white flowers on long stalks, followed by black fruit. Can be grown as a house plant. Max Height 1.5m to 4m. Max Spread 1.5m to 4m. Flowers September to October. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Fatsia japonica
A spreading evergreen shrub with deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Round creamy white flowers on long stalks, followed by black fruit. Can be grown as a house plant.
Additional information
| Generic | Fatsia |
|---|---|
| Species | japonica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Japanese Aralia |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.5m, 4m |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Spread | 1.5m, 4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | black |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Container, Pot |
| Toxicity | |
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