Japanese Aralia — Shrubs
Fatsia
Sun or part shade, moderate watering — hardy through cold winters.
- Plant out
- Mar
- Sun
- Part sun
- Water
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Hardiness
- H5
- Height
- 250–400 cm
- Spacing
- 400 cm
- Pets
- Safe around pets
- Bee friendly
- Bee friendly
Growing notes
Grows to 2.5-4 metres. Space about 250-400cm apart.
Safe around pets
The fruit of Japanese aralia sold as an ornamental is not meant to be eaten, though it is considered low in toxicity. Eating a large amount may cause a mild stomach upset in a person or a pet. If that happens, get medical advice for a person or contact your vet for an animal.
→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal