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.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Aucuba japonica:
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Ideal for fast growing screening
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Fruit / berry producing
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
- Suitable for planting in full shade
Weaknesses of Aucuba japonica
- Invasive top growth
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
Design & Plant Use for Aucuba japonica:
- Evergreen shrub suitable for planting in a shady location
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Common Missspellings: Orcuba, Aucubea, Aucubea, Orcubea