Botanical Name: Fatsia japonica
Common Name: Japanese aralia Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, single or multi-trunked plant; long petioled and sparse leaves form a rounded, oval canopy – older plants become somewhat treelike Height 5-10' (15') Spread 6-8' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors partial sun/shade (full sun along coast) Soil prefers moist, well-draining Hardiness hardy (zones 4-9, 13-24) Morphology: Leaves palmate, alternate-whorled at ends of stems, 5-9 lobes, blades 8-16" (20") across, petioles 12-24" long, dentate margin Flowers panicles of small white flowers 10-12" long, winter-spring Fruit black, 1/4" berry Propagation: seed Usage: striking foliage plant for tropical or woodsy effects, mass plantings background plant, large filler container plant or house plant Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering – not drought tolerant Fertilizing balanced – spring, late winter Pruning remove old dead leaves, flower stalks, selectively head back Pests/Diseases red spider mite, mealybug, scale, snails/slugs Special Conditions/Other Origin: Japan Family: Araliaceae Notes: |
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