Aucuba japonica
Japanese Aucuba
Description
This shrub is not variegated, but cultivars are variously colored. It can reach a height of 6-10 feet tall and similar width.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Width Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Yellow, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Tropical
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Indoor, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
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.