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Other common names Japanese aralia castor oil plant
fatsi fig-leaf palm glossy-leaved paper plant
Synonyms Aralia sieboldii Aralia sieboldii
Aralia japonica
Family Araliaceae
Genus Fatsia are evergreen shrubs with stout, sparsely branched stems bearing large, leathery, palmately lobed leaves and small white flowers in terminal compound umbels, followed by small black fruits
Details F. japonica is a medium-sized evergreen shrub of open, spreading habit, with palmately-lobed leaves to 45cm in width and small white flowers in globose clusters. Fruits small, black
Plant range Japan
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Suckering
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect West-facing or South-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 2.5-4 metres
Ultimate spread 2.5-4 metres
Time to ultimate height 10-20 years
Cultivation Grows best in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; can tolerate full shade
Propagation Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types Banks and Slopes Low Maintenance Cottage & Informal Garden Architectural City & Courtyard Gardens
Pruning Pruning group 9
Pests Can get scale insects, thrips and mealybugs
Diseases May be affected by a leaf spot
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Japanese aralia
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