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Fatsia japonica
| Family Name: | Araliaceae |
| Synonyms: | Aralia sieboldii |
| Common Name: | Fatsi, Japanese Fatsia, Glossy-leaved Paper Plant, Japanese Aralia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Japan |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Shrub up to 3.6 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Palmate, deeply lobed leaves are composed of about 7 lanceolate lobes with pointed tips. Leaf blade bulges slightly between the veins, creating a slightly rippled leaf surface. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 718 |
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| Species ID | 2013 |
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