Evergreen Shrub – Spiderweb Fatsia

Spiderweb fatsia 

 Botanical name: fatsia japonica ‘spider’s web’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 5 ft in height and in width 

Bloom time:  fall 

Hardy zone:  zones 8-10 

Flower color: white 

Foliage color:  green, white 

Growth rate:  grows about 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the winter to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods:  propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use:  shade garden, accent plant, container plant, woodland garden 

Light needs:  4 hours of sun per day 

Special features: pest resistant, heat tolerant, year-round interest, variegated foliage

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions :  use an all purpose, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant:  spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: ferns, hostas, cast irons, leopard plant 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no