The shrub Aucuba japonica produces faded purple blossoms during early spring. This plant is rounded in form and has showy, glossy, coarse textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is showy, striped and fissured in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Aucuba japonica . Aucuba japonica is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Container, hedge, house plant, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Birds are attracted to Aucuba japonica . Aucuba japonica is tolerant of drought, pollution and salt.
Cautions
Depending upon your local conditions, Aucuba japonica may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
