Fatsia japonica

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Fatsia japonica

Japanese Fatsia or Aralia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany/Sortomme

Description

This evergreen shrub has large, glossy, fan-like leaves that grow to 16" wide. It has a moderate growth rate to a size of 5'-8' that can be kept lower with occasional pruning. It has a very lush, tropical appearance, and grows well in partial shade.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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Sun

Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Filler

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.