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Japanese laurel [Pepper Pot]

Aucuba japonica Pepper Pot ('Shilpot') (m/v)

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Genus: Aucuba
Family: Garryaceae

About this plant

A compact, evergreen shrub to about 1.2m with glossy, green leaves speckled with small yellow dots. It is a male cultivar so does not produce berries

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow in almost any soil or situation, tolerating full shade, dry soil, pollution and salt wind

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Greenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years