Aucuba japonica
Spotted laurel, Japanese aucuba
- Height × spread
- 1m – 3m × 0.3m – 3m
- Position
- All conditions
Availability
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About this plant
Decorative evergreens that tolerate difficult positions, thriving in dry and shady spots as well as sunny and moist ones. The leaves are large and shiny, coloured green and with yellow patches and blotches. There are male and female forms and, if both sexes are present, there can be scarlet berries which will be apparent from February for several months. These shrubs range in height from around 1.5 metres to 3 or more. These are fairly slow growing, but will make a handsome hedge. The variegated forms can be used to lighten dull places.
- Foliage colour
- Green, Yellow
- Fruit colour
- Red
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Bell, Column, Cube, Dome, Round
- Height
- 1m – 3m
- Spread
- 0.3m – 3m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Winter
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Winter garden, Wild flower meadow, Small scale garden, Shady court, Mediterranean garden, Indoors, Exotic garden
- Sun or shade
- All conditions
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Dry soil, Dry and shady soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Hedge, Ground cover, Screening, Structural, Architectural, Rabbit resistant, Bird attraction
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
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