Description
Aucuba jap. Crotonifolia
Aucuba japonica Crotonifolia is a tough, evergreen Japanese laurel valued for its glossy, boldly variegated leaves that light up deep and partial shade. It is dependable in moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils and notably copes with dry shade once established. Small purple flowers in spring may be followed by red berries on this female form if a suitable male Aucuba is nearby. Excellent for shady borders and as reliable evergreen structure or screening.
Position: Partial to full shade Rate of Growth: Slow Soil: Moist, well-drained; most soils Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Plant at a Glance
light:shade
light:light-shade
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowercolour:purple
leafcolour:variegated
size:2m-5m
specialconditions:dry-shade
