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FATSIA japonica
Commonly known as False castor oil plant, Japanese figleaf palm
Excellent glossy foliage and an attractive habit which makes for an architectural or feature plant
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EvergreenLeaves with 7-11, usually toothed, lobes. Leaves are dark-green, 15-40cm (6-16in) long.
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WhiteGreenish white -
Height1.5-4m (5-13ft) -
Spread1.5-4m (5-13ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading, suckering, rounded shrub. Creamy-white flowers on long stalks in autumn.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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Partial shade
FATSIA japonica
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Good to knowIdeal in a shaded, sheltered courtyard or as a container plant in a cool conservatory. Wildlife plant - insects.
Pests & DiseasesMealybugs and scale insects can be a problem in greenhouse - outside cold winds can cause dieback
Place of originSouth Korea, Japan. -
Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptPatio / pot plantsSub-tropical / mediterranean
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HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Fatsia - Growing Guide
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Buy Varieties of FATSIA japonica
FATSIA japonica 'Spider's Web'
False castor oil plant, Japanese figleaf palm
slow growing form with the leaves heavily speckled with white variegation sometimes spreading over a whole leaf
Gift-wrapping available
£18.50 each
FATSIA japonica 'Variegata'
False castor oil plant, Japanese figleaf palm
rarer variegated form with white or gold edging to the leaves
Gift-wrapping available
£27.50 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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