| I transplanted one two years in a row. It wasn't happy, but survived. A few suggestions: 1. Transplant in spring, not in fall. This way it can re-establish its root system before winter comes. 2. Prune hard before transplanting, to reduce transpiration from the leaves. You can even cut the stems back to short stumps and it will grow back. 3. Get as much of the root ball as possible. 4. Water regularly during the entire growing season after transplanting. Fatsia japonica is very drought-tolerant once established, but I've found that newly planted or transplanted ones will wilt if the soil dries out. 5. Don't expect rapid recovery. It may put out some new growth in the first year after transplanting, but may not really recover until the second year. | 
