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Large fan-shaped leaves add a bold tropical look to the landscape. Great in shaded entryways or patio; perfect for containers or as houseplants. White flower clusters are followed by black berries. Evergreen. Partial sun. Moderate grower to 5 to 8 feet tall and wide. Seed grown.

Performance and Requirements

Light needs: Partial sun

Watering Needs: Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Pruning Time: Spring

Growth Rate: Moderate Growing

Growth Habit: Round

Design Information

Companion Plants

CARTER`S SUNBURST CAMELLIA
Camellia japonica 'Carter`s Sunburst'

GOLDEN JAPANESE FOREST GRASS
Hakonechloa macra `Aureola`

HONG KONG ORCHID TREE
Bauhinia blakeana

SAGO PALM
Cycas revoluta

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Design Styles: Aralia is a perfect foundation plant that provides rich green background foliage in partially shaded landscapes. Its large exotic leaves belie its ability to withstand some frost. Perfect lush foliage for absorbing glare around swimming pools and water gardens. Good subject for night lighting.

Care Information

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.

Background Information

Botanical Pronunciation: FAT-si-a ja-PON-i-ka

Catalog Description: Large fan-shaped leaves add a bold tropical look to the landscape. Great in shaded entryways or patio; perfect for containers or as houseplants. White flower clusters are followed by black berries. Evergreen. Partial sun. Moderate grower to 5 to 8 feet tall and wide. Seed grown.