FATSIA polycarpa 'Green Fingers'

Commonly known as False castor oil plant, Japanese fig leaf palm

Longer stalked, less glossy leaves than F. japonica. A recently introduced Taiwanese species which is frost hardy to -10° and has made a very attractive free standing shrub here
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Rounded leaves to 30cm (12in) long with 5-9 elliptic, toothed lobes with long, slender points
  • Height
    3.5m (11ft)
  • Spread
    2m (6½ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Young branches, leaves and inflorescence initially brown-hairy, later smooth. Flowers in the form of rounded clusters to 2.5cm (1in) of about 20 appear in early winter followed by spherical, purplish fruits in spring
  • Hardy - average winter
    Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    Borderline
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Light, dappled shade. Shelter from cold winds.

FATSIA polycarpa 'Green Fingers'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Ideal in a shaded, sheltered courtyard or as a large container plant in a cool conservatory. Wildlife plant - insects.
    Pests & Diseases
    Mealybugs and scale insects under glass
    Place of origin
    Taiwan
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a sheltered shrub border
    Patio / pot plants
    Sub-tropical / mediterranean
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Leaf margin
    Lobed
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Fatsia - Growing Guide
3.5m (11ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2m (6½ft)
  

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