Fatsia japonica
Fatsia japonica
Fatsia japonica (Japanese aralia) is a bold, evergreen shrub valued for its large, glossy, palmate leaves that brighten shaded areas. Ideal for sheltered borders, woodland and courtyard plantings, and large containers on patios; it can also be grown indoors in bright, indirect light. Plant in moist, fertile, well-drained soil and position in partial to full shade. Small creamy-white flower clusters appear in autumn, sometimes followed by small black berries. Prune lightly in spring to maintain shape. Ultimate size around 2–4 m with a moderate growth rate; plant in spring or early autumn and enrich the planting hole with organic matter.
Position: Partial to full shade
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Hardy (RHS H5, to around -15°C)
Plant at a Glance
light:light-shade
facing:north
facing:east
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:october
flowering:november
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:2m-5m
gardenstyle:architectural
Fatsia japonica
Fatsia japonica (Japanese aralia) is a bold, evergreen shrub valued for its large, glossy, palmate leaves that brighten shaded areas. Ideal for sheltered borders, woodland and courtyard plantings, and large containers on patios; it can also be grown indoors in bright, indirect light. Plant in moist, fertile, well-drained soil and position in partial to full shade. Small creamy-white flower clusters appear in autumn, sometimes followed by small black berries. Prune lightly in spring to maintain shape. Ultimate size around 2–4 m with a moderate growth rate; plant in spring or early autumn and enrich the planting hole with organic matter.
Position: Partial to full shade
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Hardy (RHS H5, to around -15°C)
Plant at a Glance
light:light-shade
facing:north
facing:east
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:october
flowering:november
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:2m-5m
gardenstyle:architectural
Description
Fatsia japonica
Fatsia japonica (Japanese aralia) is a bold, evergreen shrub valued for its large, glossy, palmate leaves that brighten shaded areas. Ideal for sheltered borders, woodland and courtyard plantings, and large containers on patios; it can also be grown indoors in bright, indirect light. Plant in moist, fertile, well-drained soil and position in partial to full shade. Small creamy-white flower clusters appear in autumn, sometimes followed by small black berries. Prune lightly in spring to maintain shape. Ultimate size around 2–4 m with a moderate growth rate; plant in spring or early autumn and enrich the planting hole with organic matter.
Position: Partial to full shade
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Hardiness: Hardy (RHS H5, to around -15°C)
Plant at a Glance
light:light-shade
facing:north
facing:east
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:october
flowering:november
flowercolour:white
leafcolour:green
size:2m-5m
gardenstyle:architectural
