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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
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Leaves with 7-11, usually toothed, lobes. Leaves are dark-green, 15-40cm (6-16in) long.
  • White
    Greenish white
  • Height
    1.5-4m (5-13ft)
  • Spread
    1.5-4m (5-13ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Spreading, suckering, rounded shrub. Creamy-white flowers on long stalks in autumn followed by small, black fruit
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

 

  • 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
    South Korea, Japan.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Patio / pot plants
    Sub-tropical / mediterranean
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • 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
1.5-4m (5-13ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  1.5-4m (5-13ft)
  

Buy Varieties of FATSIA japonica

FATSIA japonica 'Camouflage'

FATSIA japonica 'Camouflage'

False castor oil plant, Japanese figleaf palm

(syn. 'Murakumo-nishiki') distinctive green and gold variegation.

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£19.50  
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FATSIA japonica 'Spider's Web'

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

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£20.00 each 
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FATSIA japonica 'Variegata'

FATSIA japonica 'Variegata'

False castor oil plant, Japanese figleaf palm

rarer variegated form with white or gold edging to the leaves

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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

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Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00

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