Shrub with Branched Ivy-like flowers

[KeenTeen17]

This shrub is growing in the grounds at my college. I was wondering what it is. It has the same flower structure as ivy but they are white and are more branched and the shrub is bigger and bushier than ivy

[aeshna5]

Fatsia japonica

[KeenTeen17]

thats the one. thanks aeshna

[davidbr]

Indeed, Fatsia japonica. I take it this one's a planted specimen, but you do see it around in the countryside from time to time as either an escape or a relic of old gardens - it seems to be very long-lived.

[aeshna5]

In cultivation there are also intergeneric hybrids with Ivy, x Fatshedera- I have a variegated one in a pot on the patio.

[KeenTeen17]

Originally Posted by davidbr

Indeed, Fatsia japonica. I take it this one's a planted specimen, but you do see it around in the countryside from time to time as either an escape or a relic of old gardens - it seems to be very long-lived.

yeah, it was next to one of the buildings at college. I knew it was planted and was curious as to what it is because of the similarity to ivy flowers