Fatsia Japonica

Fatsia Japonica offers large glossy hand-shaped leaves that bring a tropical look to shade. Its rounded, spreading habit makes it a useful choice for shade garden, foundation, specimen, woodland garden. Plant it in part shade to full shade. Water needs: even moisture; rich, well-drained soil. Typical mature size is 6–10 ft tall by 6–10 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Fatsia japonica
• Light: Part shade to full shade
• USDA zones: 8–10
• Mature height: 6–10 ft
• Mature width: 6–10 ft
• Foliage: Evergreen
• Bloom / feature color: Glossy dark green foliage
• Bloom / interest season: Year-round; flowers in fall
• Water: Even moisture; rich, well-drained soil
• Growth habit: Rounded, spreading
• Landscape uses: Shade garden, foundation, specimen, woodland garden
• Deer tolerance: Often browsed by deer

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.