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AUCUBA japonica 'Crotonifolia'
Commonly known as Japanese laurel, Spotted laurel
Best golden form (female form)
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Female form with yellow-speckled leaves -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
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EvergreenElliptic to ovate, glossy leaves to 20cm (8in) long, usually with a few marginal teeth
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Red
Red-purple -
PaniclesErect panicles to 10cm (4in) long of small flowers
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Fully hardy
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Gold variegated
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Tall ShrubRounded shrub. Produces bright red berries to 1cm (½in) across in autumn
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allWill not tolerate boggy or waterlogged soil.
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Full shade
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Full sun
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Partial shade
For best variegation. -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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