Fatsia japonica/Fatsia

Fatsia japonica / Fatsia japonica
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Scientific Name: Fatsia japonica
Common Name: Fatsia
Plant Type: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone: 8, 9, 10 Determine Your Zone
Height: 5-8 feet
Spread: 3 -5 feet
Bloom time: Winter
Flower color: White
Fruit present: Spring, Winter
Fruit color: Black
Light Exposure: Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade
Drainage: Well drained, Moist, Wet,
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments: Cannot tolerate wet, heavy soils nor bright sunlight or sub-freezing temperatures. It makes an excellent container plant for colder areas when it is give protection during hard freezes. Birds consume the black fruit as it ripens in late winter and early spring. One of the best broadleaf plants for shady areas.