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    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
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    2 Litre
    Delivery Information
    Available from February 2025
    £22.50 each 
    Available from February 2025 - Awaiting new stock
     
    Plant Details
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Syn. A. chinensis var. chinensis
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Western China (Sichuan)
    • Evergreen
      Elliptic to broadly elliptic, leathery, coarsely toothed leaves to 25cm (10in) long, deep green above and light green beneath.
    • Panicles
      Loose panicles to 13cm (5in) long of small, 4-petalled flowers
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrate
    • Elliptic
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      4m (14ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        4m (14ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • 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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Sun Requirements
      Full shade
      Partial shade
      Protect from cold, drying winds
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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