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Posted 12/06/2022 in Shrub

Aucuba japonica 'Picturata'

A picture-perfect shrub, Aucuba japonica 'Picturata' is a dense upright shrub with dark green leaves and bright golden yellow centers. In female plants, small purple flowers appeared by red berries (if pollinated). For best results, plant a male plant near a female plant.

Post Details

Latin Name
Aucuba japonica 'Picturata'
Common Name
Japanese Aucuba
Planting Zone
Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
4-6 ft
Spread
4-6 ft
Suggested Uses
Hedge
Potential Pests
Root rot, southern blight, fungal leaf spot, scale, mealybugs, and nematodes

Plant Story

A picture-perfect shrub, Aucuba japonica 'Picturata' is a dense upright shrub with dark green leaves and bright golden yellow centers. In female plants, small purple flowers appeared by red berries (if pollinated). For best results, plant a male plant near a female plant.

Special Care Instructions

Requires a male plant for fruit. Avoid moist and wet soil. Tolerate of poor soil.

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