AUCUBA omeiensis

Commonly known as Chinese laurel

This species was introduced by Roy Lancaster. It has the largest serrated leaves of any Aucuba and forms a tall erect shrub
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Elliptic to broadly elliptic, leathery, coarsely toothed leaves to 25cm (10in) long, deep green above and light green beneath.
  • Height
    4m (14ft)
  • Spread
    4m (14ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Stout, smooth green stems. Male flowers are green, yellow or purplish red; female are yellowish and are carried on shorter panicles. Fruits are cylindrical, to 2cm (¾in) long, and ripen to dark red in the following winter
  • 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)
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
    Protect from cold, drying winds

 

  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Syn. A. chinensis var. chinensis
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Western China (Sichuan)
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Loose panicles to 13cm (5in) long of small, 4-petalled flowers
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    (see photos above)
  • 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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
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    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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4m (14ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  4m (14ft)
 

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