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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

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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

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Location Uses

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

Special Uses

Container, Filler

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.