Fatsia japonica golden variegated
Japanese aralia 'Murakumo-nishiki'
An evergreen shrub to 2m high, with a spreading habit and large, palmately lobed leaves, bright yellow-green in the centre with irregular splashes of deep green at the margins. In autumn, mature plants produce round, greenish white flower heads at the tips of the stems, these are followed by clusters of small black berries in late winter or early spring
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green Variegated | Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Green Variegated | |||
| Autumn | White Green | Yellow Green Variegated | ||
| Winter | Yellow Green Variegated | Black |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in moist but well-drained soil, in light or partial shade and with protection from cold drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, or by air layering in spring or late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
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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