I432485848361Aucuba jap. Crotonifolia

Aucuba jap. Crotonifolia Aucuba japonica Crotonifolia is a tough, evergreen Japanese laurel valued for its glossy, boldly variegated leaves that light up deep and partial shade. It is dependable in moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils and notably copes with dry shade once established. Small purple flowers in spring may be followed by red berries on this female form if a suitable male Aucuba is nearby. Excellent for shady borders and as reliable evergreen structure or screening. Position: Partial to full shade Rate of Growth: Slow Soil: Moist, well-drained; most soils Hardiness: Fully hardy Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Plant at a Glance light:shade light:light-shade facing:east facing:north soiltype:moderate-fertile soilmoisture:normal foliage:evergreen flowercolour:purple leafcolour:variegated size:2m-5m specialconditions:dry-shade