The rounded, shade-loving, evergreen shrub Aucuba japonica, sometimes known as spotted laurel, belongs to the small Garryaceae family. Unless cut shorter, it normally grows to a height of 6 to 10 feet (rarely to 15 feet).
Spotted Laurel, Japanese Laurel, Japanese Aucuba, Gold-Leaf Plant, Variegated Laurel
The rounded, shade-loving, evergreen shrub Aucuba japonica, sometimes known as spotted laurel, belongs to the small Garryaceae family. Unless cut shorter, it normally grows to a height of 6 to 10 feet (rarely to 15 feet).
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 6-10 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' - 6' (ft), 6' - 8' (ft), 8' - 10' (ft) |
| Spacing | 60" - 108" (in) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil |
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| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
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Aucuba japonica (Spotted Laurel)
Spotted Laurel, Japanese Laurel, Japanese Aucuba, Gold-Leaf Plant, Variegated Laurel
The rounded, shade-loving, evergreen shrub Aucuba japonica, sometimes known as spotted laurel, belongs to the small Garryaceae family. Unless cut shorter, it normally grows to a height of 6 to 10 feet (rarely to 15 feet). |
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