Botanical Name: Aucuba japonica Add
Common Name: Dwarf Aucuba, Japanese Aucuba  
Plant photo of: Aucuba japonica
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, Yellow, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Shade

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Indoor, Patio

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by:
Photographer: Steve Mullany
  • Description

  • Notes

This shrub has yellow spots on it- looks like someone splattered paint spots on it. It can reach a height of 6-10 feet tall and similar width. This shrub looks great as a background against dark green leaves.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.