Fatsia polycarpa 'Needham's Lace'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-12'
W: 4'-10'

planting zones

8a-11

Fatsia polycarpa 'Needham's Lace' plant details

Fatsia polycarpa 'Needham's Lace' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall cream and white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fatsia polycarpa 'Needham's Lace'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: araceae, araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in fall
Uses: big leaves, container plant, cutting garden, houseplant, palmate, patio, screen, tropical-looking, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fatsia polycarpa 'Needham's Lace'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A gorgeous member of the aralia family, first seen by Sean during a lecture tour in 1997 when Edward Needham showed his fabulous collection of fatsias collected in the highlands of Taiwan and, fortunately, gave Sean a seedling of this plant. After years of nurturing, there are now some to share. To 10 ft tall, possibly a bit taller, in part shade to shade with summer water. Expected to be a bit more frost hardy than the typical Fatsia japonica, accepting 10F, bottom of USDA zone 8 and very probably a bit lower.