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Japanese aralia 'Variegata'

Fatsia japonica 'Variegata' (v)

★ RHS AGMPollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Fatsia
Family: Araliaceae

About this plant

A bushy medium-sized evergreen shrub with deeply-lobed leathery leaves to 30cm in width, narrowly edged with cream. Small white flowers in spherical clusters, followed by black fruits

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in moist but well-drained soil with protection from cold drying winds; can tolerate full shade

Pruning

Pruning group 9

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by scale insects and mealybugs

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCity CourtyardCottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years