Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia
Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia
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Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 2m to 3m
Mature Width: 2m to 3m
Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).
Root Ball Dimensions
Root Ball Dimensions
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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About Your New Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia
Fatsia japonica, the Japanese Aralia, is an evergreen shrub grown almost entirely for its foliage. The leaves are large, glossy and cut into deep lobes like an open hand, held on thick upright stems that build a dense rounded bush. Sprays of small white flowers follow in autumn and winter.
It prefers part shade to full shade in soil that holds moisture yet drains freely. Hot afternoon sun bleaches the leaves and scorches the edges. It takes light to moderate frost once established and grows 30 to 60 centimetres a year, suiting cool temperate through to subtropical gardens along the east coast.
Use it in courtyards, narrow side gardens, under established trees and against shaded walls where little else will fill the space. The leaf scale gives a subtropical feel for very little upkeep. It also holds up in a large pot near a doorway, which makes it useful in townhouse and apartment work.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Japanese Aralia
What is Fatsia japonica?
Fatsia japonica, or Japanese Aralia, is an evergreen shrub from the coastal woodlands of southern Japan. It is grown for its foliage, large glossy leaves cut into seven to nine deep lobes and held on thick upright stems. The overall shape is dense and rounded, with an obviously subtropical look to it.
How big does Japanese Aralia grow?
In an open garden bed it settles at around 2 to 3 metres tall with a similar spread, taking several years to get there. Growth is slower and the plant stays smaller in deep shade or in a container. Pruning back to a leaf node keeps it well under that, and it reshoots readily from old wood.
Does it need sun or shade?
Shade suits it best. Part shade to full shade gives the darkest and largest leaves, while hot afternoon sun bleaches the foliage yellow and burns the edges. Morning sun is fine. This tolerance for deep shade is the main reason it gets specified for narrow side gardens and courtyards with limited light.
When does it flower?
Clusters of small creamy white flowers appear in autumn and winter, carried on branched stems above the foliage and followed by round black berries that hold on into spring. The flowers are minor next to the leaves, but they are useful, arriving in a season when little else in a shaded garden is out.
Is it frost tolerant?
It handles light to moderate frost once established, which covers most temperate Australian gardens. Young plants and soft new growth are the vulnerable parts, so give them a sheltered spot for the first couple of winters. A position under an eave or beneath a tree canopy provides enough protection in colder districts.
Can it be grown in a pot?
Yes, it is one of the better shrubs for a large container in a shaded courtyard or beside a doorway. Use a wide pot of at least 50 centimetres, a quality potting mix, and keep the water up in summer since pots dry faster than beds. Repot or root prune every few years.
How do I care for Fatsia japonica?
Mulch to hold moisture, water through dry spells and feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring. Remove tired lower leaves at the stem to keep the plant tidy. If it grows leggy, cut the stems back hard in early spring and it will reshoot lower down. Watch for scale on indoor plants.
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Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia works in an:
Is Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia Evergreen or Deciduous?
Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 2m to 3m
Mature Width: 2m to 3m
Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).
Growth Rate of Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia
Growth Rate of Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia
Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia
Is Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia frost tolerant?
Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia Flower?
Does Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia Flower?
Fatsia japonica produces rounded clusters of creamy-white flowers during autumn, followed by small black berries in winter. While relatively subtle, the blooms add seasonal interest and contrast attractively against the plant’s large glossy foliage.
Does Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
White
Is Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia an Australian Native Tree?
Is Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia an Australian Native Tree?
No
Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia is Native to Japan and South Korea, where Fatsia japonica grows naturally in woodland and shaded forest environments.
What is the Wildlife Value of Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia ?
Its late-season flowers provide nectar for bees and other beneficial pollinators during autumn when fewer plants are in bloom. The large evergreen foliage also creates valuable shelter and cooling habitat for small birds and insects within shaded garden spaces.
How much Sunlight does Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia need?
How much Sunlight does Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia need?
Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Fatsia japonica performs best in rich, well-drained loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate heavier soils if improved with organic matter to support drainage and moisture retention. Avoid dry, sandy or waterlogged conditions, as extremes in moisture can reduce foliage quality and vigour. Keep soil consistently moist during establishment, then maintain moderate moisture as the plant matures.
Is Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia Drought Tolerant?
Is Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia Drought Tolerant?
Is Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish lush, healthy growth, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Fatsia japonica shows moderate drought tolerance and performs reliably with occasional supplementary watering, especially in dry or exposed conditions.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia
How To Plant Your Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia
Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).
Long Term Care For Your Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia
Long Term Care For Your Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia
Planting Your Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia in Different Soil
Planting Your Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia in Different Soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
