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Fatsia japonica
Japanese Aralia 

Fatsia japonica
Common name

Japanese Aralia

Group

Shrubs

Family

Araliaceae

Description

Japanese Aralia. A spreading evergreen shrub with deeply lobed; dark green leaves. Round creamy white flowers on long stalks; followed by black fruit. Can be grown as a house plant. Max Height 1.5m to 4m. Max Spread 1.5m to 4m. Flowers September to October. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Frost hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
1.5m; 4m
Ultimate spread
1.5m; 4m

Colour

Flowers
White in September; October
Foliage
Green - Evergreen
Fruit
Black in October
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Division
Usage
Border; Container; Pot
Planting
Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser

Caring for your plants

Pruning
After flowering; Early spring Cut back flowered shoots to encourage new growth
Maintenance
Keep free from weeds; Divide every 3 years; Feed; Cut back in winter
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Slugs and snails; Powdery mildew

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
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Regular 10 litre 40-60 cm --- £27.58 £ 17
Regular 2 litre 30-40 cm --- £6.64 £ 63