Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Fatsia [1530]

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Family: Araliaceae

family_ja: ウコギ

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description_en: Genus of 2 or 3 species of evergreen shrubs or small trees from E. Asia. They have large, leathery, palmately 7- to 11-lobed leaves, produced mainly at the branch tips, and compound umbels, to 30cm (12in) or more across, of small, creamy white flowers borne in autumn, followed by clusters of usually spherical black fruits. F. japonica, the most widely grown species, occurs wild in coastal woodland in Japan and South Korea. It is tolerant of coastal exposure and atmospheric pollution. Valued for its foliage and architectural habit, and late display of flowers in mid-autumn, F. japonica is ideal in a shaded, sheltered courtyard, in a shrub border, or as a container plant in a cool conservatory or greenhouse.

hardiness_en: Frost hardy to half hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 15-21°C (59-70°F) in autumn or spring. Take greenwood cuttings in early or mid-summer. Air layer in spring or late summer.

pests_en: Mealybugs and scale insects may be troublesome under glass. Outdoors, cold winds may cause die-back and blackening of the shoots and leaves.

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comment_ja: ヤツデ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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