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Japanese laurel 'Golden King'

Aucuba japonica 'Golden King' (m/v)

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Genus: Aucuba
Family: Garryaceae

About this plant

'Golden King' is a dense, rounded evergreen shrub with large glossy leaves heavily blotched with golden-yellow

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in all but waterlogged soils

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

GreenhouseIndoorBorders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years