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variegated Japanese laurel

Aucuba japonica 'Variegata' (f/v)

Genus: Aucuba
Family: Garryaceae
Common Names: variegated laurel, varnish tree

About this plant

A female cultivar with glossy leaves heavily spotted with creamy-yellow; small purple flowers may be followed by glossy bright red berries if a male clone is nearby

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

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in all but waterlogged soils

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or from semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

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