Fatsia polycarpa (Many Fruited Aralia, Green Fingers)
Botanical Information
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Fatsia |
| Species | polycarpa |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Tawain. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8a-9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4-H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12.2- (-1.1) |
| Temperature (°F) | 10-30 |
| Height | 2-4 m |
| Spread | 1-2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Requires shelter from frost and strong winds. |
| Notable Specimens | National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| 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. |
Photographs
Fatsia polycarpa, form. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Fatsia polycarpa, flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.