Fatsia polycarpa
Many Fruited Aralia, Green Fingers
Family |
Araliaceae |
Genus |
Fatsia |
Species |
polycarpa |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
8a-9a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4-H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-12.2- (-1.1) |
Temperature (°F) |
10-30 |
Height |
2-4 m |
Spread |
1-2 m |
Cultivation |
Grows best in moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Requires shelter from frost and strong winds. |
Growth |
Medium |
Habitat |
Naturally occurs in forests and mountain ranges but has been suffering from habitat loss. |
Leaf Description |
The green, leathery, palmately lobed leaves are 25-30 cm long. |
Flower Description |
The small round, clustered flowers grow 2-3 cm across. |
Notable Specimens |
National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings. |