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 ,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'

Width Range

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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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

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Design Styles

Seascape, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

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

Special Uses

Container, Filler

Attracts Wildlife

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Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.