Aucuba japonica
Japanese Aucuba
Description
This shrub is not variegated, but cultivars are variously colored. It can reach a height of 6'-10' tall and similar width.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Indoor, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.