Fatsia japonica 'Murakumo Nishiki' | Murakumo Nishiki Japanese Aralia
DESCRIPTION
Fatsia japonica 'Murakumo Nishiki' is a unique cultivar featuring broad, glossy, lobed leaves with eye-catching cream and green variegation. This evergreen shrub brings year-round interest to gardens with its bold foliage that provides a tropical look. The variegation pattern adds a dynamic and artistic element to its appearance, making it an excellent choice for shaded or partially shaded areas.
In late autumn to early winter, 'Murakumo Nishiki' produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in spherical umbels, followed by dark berries. Native to Japan, this variety exemplifies the horticultural tradition of selecting plants with aesthetic and ornamental appeal, blending functionality with artistry in the landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Fatsia japonica 'Murakumo Nishiki' is a unique cultivar featuring broad, glossy, lobed leaves with eye-catching cream and green variegation. This evergreen shrub brings year-round interest to gardens with its bold foliage that provides a tropical look. The variegation pattern adds a dynamic and artistic element to its appearance, making it an excellent choice for shaded or partially shaded areas.
In late autumn to early winter, 'Murakumo Nishiki' produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in spherical umbels, followed by dark berries. Native to Japan, this variety exemplifies the horticultural tradition of selecting plants with aesthetic and ornamental appeal, blending functionality with artistry in the landscape.
DESCRIPTION
Fatsia japonica 'Murakumo Nishiki' is a unique cultivar featuring broad, glossy, lobed leaves with eye-catching cream and green variegation. This evergreen shrub brings year-round interest to gardens with its bold foliage that provides a tropical look. The variegation pattern adds a dynamic and artistic element to its appearance, making it an excellent choice for shaded or partially shaded areas.
In late autumn to early winter, 'Murakumo Nishiki' produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in spherical umbels, followed by dark berries. Native to Japan, this variety exemplifies the horticultural tradition of selecting plants with aesthetic and ornamental appeal, blending functionality with artistry in the landscape.
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Family: Araliaceae
Height: 6 to 10 feet
Width: 4 to 6 feet
Foliage color: Large, deeply lobed, glossy green leaves variegated with creamy white and pale yellow patterns
Flower color: Small, creamy white flowers in rounded clusters
Bloom time: Fall
Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning to maintain shape and remove any reverted green leaves
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7-10
Wildlife attractors: Flowers attract bees and other pollinators; berries attract birdsThis plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
