Fatsia japonica
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Fatsia japonica

paperplant
Japanese aralia
Japanese fatsia
Japanese rice tree

  family araliaceae 
  genus fatsia 

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Identification
Genus  Fatsia Species  japonica Variety  Cultivar  Common names  paperplant   Japanese aralia   Japanese fatsia   Japanese rice tree Family  ARALIACEAE Specimen number  S11309 Data source  HtZn p114
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Woody perennial Life span  5 - 20 years Annual cycle  Depends on climate Stature  Shrub Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  6' - 10' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Partial to full shade Water  Moist, well drained Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 08a-10b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 12-02 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Fatsia japonica has attractive berries during the winter. Japanese aralia (also known as Japanese fatsia, Japanese rice tree or paperplant) can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does best in partial to full shade. It usually does best in moist, well drained soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  yes Desirable qualities    Other interest  round black fruit throughout winter Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Fatsia japonica is a woody perennial. Leaves: Japanese aralia (locally known in some parts as Japanese fatsia, Japanese rice tree or paperplant) has deeply lobed leaves that are up to 14" across. Flowers: This plant has round clusters of tiny flowers. Flowers are borne during the month of October. The flowers are most often a white color.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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