Aralia Ivy

Aralia Ivy
X Fatshedera lizei ‘Angyo Star’
(fats-HED-er-uh) (LY-zee-eye)

This plant was growing inside the Conservatory at Longwood. I must admit is a new one on me. It had a wonderful appearance. The leaves were quite large and had a little gloss to them. An inter-generic hybrid between Fatsia japonica and Hedera helix var. hibernica, this plant exhibits some of the characteristics of both of the parents. It was discovered in France around 1900. One thing it didn’t ‘inherit’ is the clinging parts of the Ivy. It often grows to 6 feet and then falls over only to start growing upwards again. It is listed as hardy to Zone 8, although some sites were saying Zone 9. It thrives in low-light situations, which make a good houseplant and as groundcover for you Southern gardeners.


(Synonyms: Fat Headed Lizzy, Tree Ivy, botanical-wonder)