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FATSIA japonica 'Spider's Web'
Commonly known as False castor oil plant, Japanese figleaf palm
Slow growing form with the leaves heavily speckled with white variegation sometimes spreading over a whole leaf
£20.00 each
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Architectural interest
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Ideal in a shaded, sheltered courtyard or as a large container plant in a cool conservatory. Wildlife plant - insects. -
Pests & Diseases
Under glass - mealy bugs, scale insects -
Place of origin
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EvergreenThick stems bearing hairless, 7-11-lobed, usually toothed leaves 15-40cm (6-16in) long
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BorderSuitable for a shaded shrub border
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Patio / pot plants
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Silver variegated
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Lobed
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubRounded shrub. Produces 5-petalled flowers 6mm (¼in) across in branching, long-stalked umbels 2.5-4cm (1-1½in) across forming bunches. Small, spherical, black fruit.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)In glashouse use loam-based compost (JI No.3) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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