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Posted 05/29/2023

Aucuba japonica

A beautiful source of bold color for the shadiest areas of the landscape, with large, lustrous, dark green leaves heavily speckled with gold variegation. Needs winter protection in winters. Deer eat it.

Post Details

Latin Name
Aucuba japonica
Common Name
Japanese aucuba/ Spotted laurel
Planting Zone
Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
6-10 ft
Spread
5-9 ft
Suggested Uses
Hedge
Potential Pests
No serious problems.

Plant Story

A beautiful source of bold color for the shadiest areas of the landscape, with large, lustrous, dark green leaves heavily speckled with gold variegation. Needs winter protection in winters. Deer eat it.

Special Care Instructions

Plant female and male near each other for fruit.

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