By Luise
California,
United States 
Can fatsia japonica be cut off halfway on the trunk?
14 Jun, 2010
By Luise
California,
United States
Can fatsia japonica be cut off halfway on the trunk?
14 Jun, 2010
Welcome, Luise!
It sure can, but you might want to rig a temporary shade to keep the stem from sunburning. I would also give it a light feeding with something low phosphate. If you want to hedge your bets, leave two leaves at the top, feed it, and cut lower once side sprouts and/or basal shoots have developed.
15 Jun, 2010