A wonderful evergreen shrub, that can add a touch of exotic flair to your garden with large, glossy, palmate leaves that create a lush and tropical appearance. It produces clusters of small white flowers in autumn, followed by attractive black berries that attract birds. Also known as the 'Japanese Aralia' or 'Castor Oil Plant', it makes an excellent container plant, focal point or backdrop for other plants on the border. Although not fully hardy, plants will thrive in a sheltered, sunny position and survive winter with a little frost protection. If planted in containers, they can be moved to a frost free location. Can eventually grow up to 4m (12').