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Buy Fatsia japonica 'Tsumugi Shibori'

Also Known As

Fatsia japonica 'Spider's Web'
Speckled Japanese Aralia
Spider's Web Japanese Aralia
Variegated Fatsia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

7b-11

4 inch pot | $17

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Fatsia japonica 'Tsumugi Shibori' plant details

Fatsia japonica 'Tsumugi Shibori' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall cream, green and white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fatsia japonica 'Tsumugi Shibori'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: araceae, araliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: cream, green and white blooms in fall
Uses: big leaves, compact, container plant, cutting garden, goth garden, houseplant, ornamental, palmate, patio, screen, tropical-looking, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fatsia japonica 'Tsumugi Shibori'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat, humidity and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fatsia japonica 'Spider's Web' is a beautiful Aralia relative that grows as a shrub or small tree with variably variegated leaves which change during the seasons. The variegation appears as speckles and pixilations and is strongest on young foliage, which can be almost completely white, but also becomes better developed on that young foliage as the plant gets older. Mature specimens are bold and intriguing. The flowers are white, are held in spheres, and appear in late fall as a late season honeybee bonanza. Tolerant of dry shade and dark corners. Japanese Fatsia can also be grown as a houseplant year round or just in the winters after a summer vacation on the summer patio.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Very rare and very wonderful! The handsome, polished, palmate leaves are quite large, (up to 16") and beautifully variegated with a spiders-web of elegant creamy- white. This unique and special 8' shrub/small tree has a wonderfully tropical feel to it. The perfect plant for brightening shady corners, can tolerate fairly dry shade too. For those of you in zones below 7 this shrub makes a divine houseplant! PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

It almost killed me to take cuttings off my beautiful plant…but now we have a few to share! The large tropical looking 12-16” leaves on this baby are heavily speckled with glowing silver webbing, which lights up any dark corner in the garden. Evergreen plants form a clump of upright woody stems that can reach 8’ or more. Seems deer proof! Most soils, prefers moisture but takes some serious drought in shaded locations. Also a lovely houseplant for you arctic dwellers! Plants may take a few years to really show their color!

By: Secret Garden Growers

A wonderful variegated form of the original Japanese aralia with typically palmate leaves that emerge spreckled overall in cream and white and mature to light green with white variegations. To 5' tall, this Japanese selection does well in shade or with morning sun, enjoying consistent summer water for best performance. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 7 and a fine houseplant in colder climates.

By: Cistus Nursery

Great for deep shade. All Fatsias like deep shade, but they don't get noticed in that shade like this white variegated one does.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

A fantasy of brilliant white splashing and dotting. A beautiful Aralia given to Dan by variegated plant guru (sensei #1), Dr. Yokoi in Japan. This variable form is very rare - (even over there!) Wild variegation changes with the seasons and as the plant ages. Named by Dan's other sensei, Mr. Hirose of Iwakuni, Japan.