Aucuba japonica - 'Picturata' (Spotted Laurel)

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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, Drought Tolerant
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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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:

Sun loving drought tolerant plant
All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
Provides valuable winter interest
Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
Fruit / berry producing
Tolerates cold exposed locations
Suitable for hedging or topiary
Suitable for planting in full shade

Weaknesses of Aucuba japonica

Does not produce showy attractive flowers

Design & Plant Use for Aucuba japonica:

Evergreen plant suitable for trimming to shape or topiary
Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
Evergreen shrub suitable for planting in a shady location
Outstanding large evergreen foliage

If you like this plant you may also be interested in these:
sun loving drought tolerant plants
plants for winter interest
plants with fruit or berries
plants for hedging or topiary
plants for the shade

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