Fatsia japonica (Japanese Aralia)
Fatsia japonica (Japanese Aralia)
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Add lush, tropical charm to your garden with Fatsia japonica, a striking evergreen shrub admired for its bold, glossy, palm-like leaves. This easy-care plant creates instant impact with its broad architectural form, bringing year-round structure and texture to shaded or sheltered areas. Its large, lobed leaves can grow up to 45cm wide, adding dramatic foliage interest wherever it’s planted.
During autumn and early winter, Fatsia japonica produces clusters of creamy-white, spherical flowers followed by small, shiny black fruits, attracting pollinators and birds. Ideal for shaded gardens, patios, or containers, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil and provides reliable greenery throughout the year.
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Mature height
2.5–4 metres
Mature width
2.5–4 metres
Spacing
2–3 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy deep green foliage with creamy-white flower clusters and small black fruits
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Autumn to early Winter, followed by decorative black fruits
Sun tolerance
Full shade, partial shade, or full sun in sheltered locations
Maintenance
Low-maintenance; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove damaged leaves
Root System
Fibrous, spreading root system suited to moist but well-drained soils