Speckled Japanese Aralia

Speckled Japanese Aralia

1 Gallon
$36.90
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Speckled Japanese Aralia

Fatsia japonica 'Spider's Web'

A frosty-speckled evergreen that glows in deep shade, combining exotic beauty with rugged resilience.

$36.90
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Description

Speckled Japanese Aralia is a mesmerizing, variegated spectacle that transforms deep shade into a canvas of light and texture. Each of its huge, star-shaped leaves is heavily speckled and splashed with creamy white, as if dusted with frost or a spider's web. This electrifying pattern makes it one of the most luminous plants for dark areas. Sharing the rugged constitution of the species, it withstands shade, wind, and coastal conditions while providing an unparalleled, eye-catching display that lasts all year.

• Dramatic Variegated Foliage: Showcases large, palmate leaves that are densely speckled and marbled with creamy white across a bright green base, creating a stunning, light-catching effect.
• Ultimate Brightener for Deep Shade: Its vivid variegation acts like natural light, dramatically illuminating dark corners, north-facing walls, or dense woodland understories.
• Tough & Resilient: Maintains the classic Fatsia toughness, thriving in full shade and tolerating coastal winds and poor soils once established.
• Architectural Presence: Grows with a strong, upright habit to 5-10 feet, providing substantial structure and a unique focal point in the landscape.
• Year-Round Visual Impact: Offers exceptional four-season interest with its evergreen, patterned foliage, complemented by fall flowers and berries.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 5-10 ft.
  • Mature spread: 5-10 ft.
  • Light: Partial to full shade (Protect from harsh afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch)

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  • Features:Foliage: Large, deeply lobed, palmately shaped leaves with a glossy, bright green center and irregular creamy-white to yellow margins. The bold, tropical foliage provides striking visual interest year-round.Flowers: Rounded clusters of small, creamy-white flowers appear in fall, providing late-season interest.Fruit: Followed by attractive, blackberry-like fruits.Habit: An upright, evergreen shrub with a bold, tropical appearance and dense, rounded growth habit.
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Key Advantages:Striking variegated foliage brightens deep shade.Architectural, tropical appearance.Late-season flowers are valuable for pollinators.Tolerant of coastal conditions and urban pollution.Low maintenance once established
  • Landscape Uses:Shaded entryways, patios, and courtyards.Woodland gardens and shaded borders.Poolside plantings in shaded areas.Container plant for shaded patios or as a houseplant.Tropical-style gardens

Faqs

Q: How do I keep the variegation looking its best?
A: Plant it in full to partial shade. Too much sun can bleach or burn the delicate white portions of the leaves. The cooler, shadier the spot, the more the variegation will stand out.

Q: Does it grow slower than the all-green type?
A: Yes, highly variegated plants like 'Spider's Web' often have a moderately slow growth rate compared to the straight species, as they produce less chlorophyll.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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