About
In early winter produces large, terminal inflorescences composed of ball-shaped clusters of creamy white flowers, followed by black berries in spring. An evergreen shrub with large, rounded, deeply lobed, matt-green leaves. The "fingers" of this cultivar are much finer.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Sub-tropical
ToxicityFruit 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
Care notes
CultivationGrow in partial shade, in moist, well-drained soil. Protect from cold drying winds, protect from hard frosts, and avoid excessive winter wet. Works well in containers and pots
PruningPruning Group 9
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to thrips, scale insects and mealybugs
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot and honey fungus