Fatsia japonica
Japanese Fatsia or Aralia
Description
This evergreen shrub has large, glossy, fan-like leaves that grow to 16" wide. It has ,oderate 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
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.