Photo of Fatsia polycarpa [Needham's seedlings] by Patricia Cunningham

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Fatsia polycarpa [Needham's seedlings]

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 10'
  • W: 10'

planting zones

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Fatsia polycarpa [Needham's seedlings] plant details

Fatsia polycarpa [Needham's seedlings] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall and winter 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 - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fatsia polycarpa [Needham's seedlings]

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fatsia polycarpa [Needham's seedlings]

USDA Zones:
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
Soil needs: 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 Fatsias collected in the highlands of Taiwan. After years of nurturing, we have seedlings 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 10 ℉, bottom of USDA zone 8 and very probably a bit lower.

Gardening facts about Fatsia polycarpa [Needham's seedlings] plant

How to Grow Fatsia polycarpa [Needham's seedlings]

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • black
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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