Fatsia japonica, commonly known as Japanese aralia, is an evergreen shrub native to Japan and South Korea. It is prized for its large, glossy, palmate leaves, which typically have 7 to 9 deep lobes and can reach up to 16 inches across. This plant grows in a bushy, rounded shape, often reaching heights of 6 to 10 feet. In autumn, it produces clusters of small, white flowers in spherical umbels, which are followed by small black berries. Fatsia japonica is a popular ornamental plant for shaded gardens and is sometimes grown indoors as a houseplant due to its lush, tropical appearance and low maintenance requirements.
