Fatsia japonica ‘Variegata’

Japanese aralia
Lush, sparsely branching evergreen shrub has creamy variegation on well displayed shiny leaves. Foliage feature for many years, trunking upright form with time. Container champion.
Fatsia japonica 'Variegata'Fatsia japonica 'Variegata'
height 2–5ft
width 3–6ft
tolerates Cold, Cool Summers, Fog, Pots
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 Fatsia prefer regular watering, but if they are grown in full shade, they can be relatively drought tolerant once established, needing water only every couple of weeks. If grown with less water they will grow slowly, if at all. If water isn’t plentiful this plant displays with a less full crown, having only a few leaves atop each stem - still quite attractive.
hardy
to		 0F
exposure Full Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin Japan, Korea, Taiwan
sunset
zones		 4–9, 14–24, H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Fatsia are moderate to slow growers, so be sure to fertilize them and get the most of their momentum, especially if a taller plant is desired.
Older leaves shed cleanly off, leaving a smooth glossy trunk. Shed leaves are easy to clean up, making this a very low-maintenance plant. Occasionally older leaves will yellow and linger on the stem - they will pop off without damaging the trunk to keep a clean looking plant.

Special Interest

Many small white umbels of flowers ripen into purple-black berries. Often it’s easier to cut off the berries as they form, than clean them up later.

Fantastic addition to the tropical or Zen garden.