How to Trim Unruly Fatsia Japonica
Fatsia japonicas, also known as Japanese fatsias or simply as fatsias, are shrubs grown in the southern portions across the United States and the western areas of California, Oregon and Washington. They grow curvy, upright branches that begin to droop once they reach about 8 feet tall. This can make the bush seem unruly. Pruning helps keep the fatsia japonicas tidy and encourages them to grow lush and full rather than tall, unruly and lanky. Does this Spark an idea?
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Remove unruly suckers that grow near the stem of the plant by trimming them to the ground or digging them out. Suckers use the nutrients and water in the soil and will hinder the growth and vigor of your fatsia japonica. Keep up with cutting or removing the suckers whenever you see them.
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Trim up to one-third of your unruly branches all the way down to the stems. Remove the tallest and awkward-shaped stems. This type of pruning can be done from late winter all the way to later summer and will help you grow a smaller, more shapely bush.
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Prune back all the branches by 3 or 4 feet if your unruly fatsia japonica is growing too tall or too fast and is not thickening out. Do this type of pruning in the late winter or early spring before your fatsia japonica starts to grow again. It will help grow a more dense and full bush rather than a tall and lanky one.
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