Fatsia japonica

Common name: Japanese aralia

Family name: Araliaceae

USDA Hardiness Zone:  8-10

Mature height and spread:  6-16ft; 6-16ft

Form: evergreen shrub

Water use: medium

Soil requirements: humusy potting mix, part shade to shade

Leaf arrangement: 7-9 deep lobes, palmately, glossy dark green

Flower/cone/fruit description(s): small creamy flower; black berries

Limitations: overly moist soils may cause root rot

Suitable uses:  houseplant

Quick ID description:  palmately lobed, 7-9 deep lobes

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Source: http://judithegardener.co.uk/blog/2012/11/06/fatsia-japonica/