Aucuba japonica - 'Variegata' (Spotted Laurel)

Type	Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Hedging & Screening, Evergreen
Form	Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size	Large Border / Screening Plant (1.8 to 3m height)
Colours	Variegated green-gold Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Aucuba japonica description: This fast growing evergreen shrub produces large waxy leaves with golden spots. Small purple flowers are followed by red berries in the autumn. Ideal as a informal hedge or back of border shrub - providing evergreen screening. 3m X 3m plus

Aucuba japonica cultivation notes: Flourishing in full sun / partial shade this large shrub grows on all soil types. Avoid planting in waterlogged soils or exposed areas. Prune to shape in spring using secateurs.

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Fruit / berry producing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Suitable for hedging or topiary; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce attractive flowers.