24+ Aucuba In Container

This shrub makes an ideal container plant for a dark corner because it grows slowly thrives in low light levels and is virtually trouble free. More on planting aucuba in containers below.

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Gold dust plant aucuba japonica vaiegata is an evergreen aucuba cultivar grown for its 3 to 8 inch green leaves which are splattered with attractive yellowish gold speckles. Native to moist woodland areas thickets valleys and along streams from japan and china to the himalayas. Aucuba japonica commonly called spotted laurel is a rounded shade loving evergreen shrub in the garryaceae family a small family that includes just two genera garrya and aucuba it typically grows to 6 10 infrequently to 15 tall unless pruned shorter.

Pruning is best done spring through summer which will also thicken its growth creating even more density. Read on to learn about the care of aucuba japonica. Design ideas an evergreen shrub that performs well in almost all growing zones the picturata aucuba is well suited to shady conditions almost anywhere in a garden.

Picture courtesy of paramount plants. Its leaves have bright yellow centers that illuminate a dark corner. Potted japanese laurel plants.

Read on to learn more about container grown aucuba shrubs. Aucuba is hardy in zones 7 to 10. If you are growing the gold dust aucuba in a container use a water soluble blend or slow release granules.

The shrub takes on a dense rounded and upright form and may require pruning to control its size or shape. The glossy evergreen foliage of this aucuba will bring beauty to the backdrop any woodland garden or large border. A sturdy option to use as a screen or makes an eye catching centerpiece in a shady container when under planted with coleus or purple heuchera.

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