Fatsia
Fatsia japonica
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 20, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Fatsia
Japanese aralia (Fatsia japonica) is a bold, tropical-looking evergreen shrub from Japan and South Korea with very large, deeply lobed glossy leaves and round clusters of small white flowers in fall. It is grown as a dramatic shade specimen and is a popular indoor foliage plant in cooler climates. Starting at $19.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Grow in part to full shade; Fatsia cannot tolerate direct afternoon sun in NE Florida, which causes leaf scorch. An ideal site is the north or east side of a building or under a tree canopy with filtered light.
Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. In NE Florida's sandy soils, supplement with organic matter to retain moisture; mulch heavily to maintain soil moisture through hot summers.
Plant in moist, acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil. In NE Florida, amend sandy soil with compost. Fertilize in spring and early summer with a balanced slow-release fertilizer; avoid fertilizing in fall or winter.
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Common questions
Is Fatsia a good plant for St. Augustine?
Fatsia is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with low salt tolerance, reaching 6-8 feet × 6-8 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.