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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

Family Aucubaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 3 m (6 - 10 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The shrub Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Japanese aucuba) bears faded purple blossoms during early spring. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, glossy, coarse textured and evergreen foliage that is spotted bright yellow and deep green in colour. The bark is striped and smooth in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Japanese aucuba). Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Japanese aucuba) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Container, hedge, house plant, foundation, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' is tolerant of drought, pollution and salt.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.