Aucuba japonica
Japanese Aucuba
Description
This attractive shrub is grown for its shiny, green, evergreen, large foliage with yellow streaks. It can slowly reach 8'-10' tall and wide, During spring, small purple red flowers appear followed by red berries in the fall. Plant in half to full shade in well draining soil. This plant tolerates coastal conditions and air pollution. It is used as a house plant also. It does better with regular watering.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Indoor, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.