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  • AUCUBA japonica 'Salicifolia'
    AUCUBA japonica 'Salicifolia'
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    AUCUBA japonica 'Salicifolia' AUCUBA japonica 'Salicifolia'

    AUCUBA japonica 'Salicifolia'

    Commonly known as Japanese laurel

     AWARD
    Narrow, glossy green leaves. Small purple flowers followed by red berries. Needs male plant for pollination.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
      Bright red berries
    • Good to know
      Female variety, needs separate male to pollinate
    • Pests & Diseases
      Generally pest and disease free
    • Place of origin
      Species from Japan
    • Evergreen
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    • Panicles
      Erect panicles to 10cm (4in) long of small flowers
    • Border
    • Town garden
    • Woodland garden
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      1.5-2.5 metres
    • Spread
      1.5-2.5 metres
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • 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.

    • 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)
    • Scented flowers
    • Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
    • Tolerates all
    • Full shade
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • fruits harmful if eaten
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.5-2.5 metres
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.5-2.5 metres
       
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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
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
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