Evergreen Shrubs (Flowering) – Fatsia

Botanical name: fatsia japonica

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 3 – 16 ft in height and a 4 – 6 ft spread

Bloom time: fall

Hardy zone: zones 8-10

Flower color: white

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: 8 – 12 inches a year

Pruning instructions: trim as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: great for a shade garden

Light needs: full shade

Special features: year round vibrant green foliage

Watering instructions: let soil become nearly completely dry in between watering

Fertilizing instructions : mix a quarter dose of liquid fertilizer in your plants weekly watering

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: sandy or clay soil

Companion plants: ferns, hostas, camellias

Toxicity level: non-toxic for human adults and pets but can cause skin irritation in children

Invasive species: no