Aucuba 1448

Aucuba

Common name: Spotted laurel

Aucuba is a tough evergreen shrub particularly useful for brightening shade. Its bold, glossy leaves, often splashed or speckled with yellow, provide strong foliage contrast where light levels are low.

After five years, it typically reaches: Typically 1–1.5 m tall with a similar spread after 5 years.

Recommended Compost: Use a multi‑purpose compost that retains moisture but drains well.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Large, glossy evergreen leaves, frequently variegated
• Growth Habit: Dense, bushy structure ideal for screening or background planting
• Best Placement: Shady borders or north‑facing aspects
• Care Requirements: Extremely low maintenance and tolerant of most soils

Aucuba is perfect for adding year‑round foliage interest in shaded areas.