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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'
Japanese Aucuba
| One of the few landscape shrubs that thrive without direct light, Aucuba enlivens shady areas near buildings with its shiny, dark green leaves. Under dense trees, its roots compete successfully with other roots. It also tolerates pollution and performs well in containers. Several variegated cultivars add a touch of brightness to dark locations. If planted near a male plant, female plants produce scarlet berries from fall into spring, though they are often hidden by the leaves. Flowers are brown and insignificant. Water during growing/blooming season, but do not make soil too soggy. Prune in late winter or spring to restrict growth. |
Slower-growing variety with gold and white speckled leaves. A male clone that does not bear showy fruits.
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Attributes - Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'
Plant Type: Shrub
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 6 ft. to 8 ft.
Width: 5 ft.
Sunlight: Partial Sun, Shade
Climate: Zones 7, 8, 9, 10
Notes: Container Plants.
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Related Plants
Aucuba japonica 'Serratifolia', Aucuba japonica 'Sulphur', Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'
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