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AUCUBA japonica 'Rozannie'
Commonly known as Japanese laurel, Spotted laurel

Compact growing hermaphrodite variety with deep purple flowers and bright red long drooping berries
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Tolerant of pruning. Straggly branches can be cut back in spring -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenBroadly elliptic, dark green leaves.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetDeep purple -
PaniclesErect panicles to 10cm (4in) long of small flowers
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Fully hardy
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Incised
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Elliptic
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightcompact growth habit. Produces both male and female flowers followed by bright red berries in autumn
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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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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderTown garden
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Pruning group
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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Soil Conditions
Tolerates allWill not tolerate boggy or waterlogged soil.
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Sun Requirements
Full shade
Full sun
Partial shade
Aucuba japonica - Growing Guide