Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2–4 metres

Mature Width: 2–3 metres

Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia is expected to grow 30–60 cm per year (moderate).

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, commonly known as Japanese Aralia, is an evergreen foliage shrub valued for its large glossy leaves and bold tropical appearance. The deeply lobed foliage creates dense structure and strong visual texture, making it highly effective in shaded gardens and sheltered landscapes.

It performs best in partial shade to full shade and prefers rich, well-drained soils with consistent moisture during establishment. Fatsia japonica is well suited to courtyards, subtropical gardens, and underplanting beneath larger trees where lush evergreen foliage is required.

They look excellent when used for tropical-style planting, shaded feature areas, and dense foliage contrast in residential and commercial landscapes. This species is commonly specified where large-leaf structure and low-maintenance evergreen coverage are desired.

Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree
Underplanting
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia works in an:

Tropical Garden – lush, leafy planting for a resort-style atmosphere.
Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.
Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.

Is Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia Evergreen or Deciduous?

Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2–4 metres

Mature Width: 2–3 metres

Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia is expected to grow 30–60 cm per year (moderate).

Growth Rate of Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia

Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia is expected to grow 30–60 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

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?

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?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Autumn
Winter

Flower Type:

Umbel

Flower Colour:

White

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 ?

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?

Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia will thrive best in:

Part Shade
Full Shade

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?

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.

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How To Plant Your Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop, or a large container in a bright spot.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure, or use a premium potting mix in containers.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth in garden beds. For pots, choose a container at least 50 centimetres wide and deep.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil or potting mix, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Pot or container: A 40 to 50 centimetre wide pot suits a single specimen for courtyards, entries and balconies.

Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia is expected to grow 30–60 cm per year (moderate).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, keep the root zone consistently moist with weekly deep watering and additional water during hot dry spells.

Mulching: Apply a 3 to 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone in the garden, or a thin layer of decorative pebbles in pots, keeping it clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape if used as hedging or screening. For a clear trunk feature, remove lower branches as the tree grows.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection for scale or sooty mould in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Fatsia japonica – Japanese Aralia in Different Soil

Fatsia japonica performs best in rich, well-drained loam with a slightly acidic pH and consistent moisture. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage and organic matter are managed well.

Sandy soil: Free-draining but enrich heavily with compost and mulch deeply to hold moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost, and mound slightly to lift the root zone.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent flowering.

pH: Slightly acidic preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter or pine bark to maintain levels naturally.