<
>
AUCUBA japonica 'Crotonifolia'
Commonly known as Japanese laurel, Spotted laurel
Best golden form (female form)
(UK Delivery Only)
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £12.00 each
Plant Details
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
BerriesThese plants have berries.
-
Good to know
Female form with yellow-speckled leaves -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Japan. -
EvergreenElliptic to ovate, glossy leaves to 20cm (8in) long, usually with a few marginal teeth
-
Red
Red-purple -
PaniclesErect panicles to 10cm (4in) long of small flowers
-
Fully hardy
-
Gold variegated
-
Serrate
-
Ovate
-
Height
3m (10ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
-
HedgeIdeal for hedging
-
Tall ShrubRounded shrub. Produces bright red berries to 1cm (½in) across in autumn
-
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 Size3m (10ft)
3m (10ft)
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
Tolerates allWill not tolerate boggy or waterlogged soil.
-
Sun Requirements
Full shade
Full sun
Partial shade
For best variegation.
Aucuba japonica - Growing Guide
Customers Also Bought
Planting Combinations
