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Fatsia, Variegated Paperplant, Japanese Aralia 'Spider's Web'

Fatsiajaponica

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Genus
Fatsia (FAT-see-uh)
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Species
japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
over 9.1 (very alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ohatchee, Alabama

Calistoga, California

San Leandro, California

Altha, Florida

Conyers, Georgia

Greensboro, Georgia

Covington, Louisiana

Durham, North Carolina

Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Portland, Oregon(7 reports)

Summerville, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Bellevue, Washington

Bellingham, Washington

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Collierville, TN | September 2018 | neutral

Love it’s variegated foliage! Just bought this plant. Hope it makes it in my zone 7b garden.

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