Fatsia japonica
Japanese Aralia
Description
This evergreen shrub has large, glossy, fan-like leaves that grow to 16" wide. It has a moderate growth rate to a size of 5'-8' that can be kept lower with occasional pruning. It has a very lush, tropical appearance, and grows well in partial shade.
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.
You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.