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Fatsia polycarpa

many-fruited aralia

An evergreen shrub with large, rounded, deeply lobed, matt-green leaves to 30cm long. In early winter produces large, terminal inflorescences composed of ball-shaped clusters of creamy white flowers, followed by black berries in spring

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Black
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter White Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Araliaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus

Fatsia are evergreen shrubs with stout, sparsely branched stems bearing large, leathery, palmately lobed leaves and small white flowers in terminal compound umbels, followed by small black fruits

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Taiwan

How to grow

Cultivation

Requires frost-free conditions. In very mild gardens, grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Otherwise grow under glass in loam-bsed potting compost, in bright, filtered light

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Architectural
  • Patio and container plants
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 9

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects, thrips and mealybugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot and honey fungus

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