Our RHS Premium Aucuba japonica Variegata, commonly known as the Spotted Laurel is an evergreen low-maintenance, shade-loving shrub with dense habit and large green leaves, speckled yellow. Red / purple berries when pollinated. This plant is toxic and may cause mild stomach upset is ingested. Resistant to pollution, drought tolerant and ideal for coastal areas, containers, banks and slopes or flower arranging.
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Benefits
• RHS potted Aucuba hedging plants, under licence granted by the Royal Horticultural Society
• Growth; Bushy, rounded evergreen shrub - upright, spreading
• Height: 2.5m max
• Spread: 2.5m max
• Hardiness: Fully hardy; the plant can tolerate temperatures down to about -15C or 5F.
• Shelter: Exposed, sheltered
• Light Needs: Partial shade, full shade
• Water Needs: Semi-moist conditions
• Soil Conditions: Well drained, chalky, loamy, sandy soil
• Flower: Insignificant or absent, dark-purple in Spring
• Leaves: Green, gold, spotted in all seasons
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