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Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia 4.5 Litre Pot

Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia 4.5 Litre Pot

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'
Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia have dark green, glossy leathery leaves heavily mottled with yellow. In spring they bear small purple flowers.
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Japanese laurel 'Crotonifolia'
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'
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Sunlight
Partial shade, Full shade
Hardiness
H5 (-15 to -10°C)
Mature size
1.5-2.5m tall × 1.5-2.5m wide
Foliage
Evergreen
Flowers
Purple
Flowering
Spring
Soil
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Aspect
North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Pot Grown
Growth rate
Moderate
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About Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia 4.5 Litre Pot

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' – Striking & Hardy Evergreen with Variegated Foliage

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia', commonly known as Japanese Laurel, is a hardy evergreen shrub that adds year-round interest to your garden. With its bold, variegated foliage featuring vibrant green and gold spots, this plant creates a dramatic effect in both shaded and partly sunny areas.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

  • Spring: New growth emerges with vibrant green and yellow markings on glossy leaves.
  • Summer: Foliage remains rich and colourful, adding texture and vibrancy to borders and shaded spots.
  • Autumn: Subtle red berries appear, adding a pop of colour to the plant's foliage.
  • Winter: Retains its glossy, variegated leaves, providing year-round structure and interest.

Structure & Form

  • Grows to a height of 1.5–2.5 meters, with a compact, bushy form.
  • The striking variegated leaves are oval-shaped and leathery, providing an attractive texture year-round.
  • Dense, upright growth habit makes it ideal for hedges, screening, or as an individual specimen plant.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

  • Shaded Gardens & Woodland Areas – Thrives in low-light conditions, making it a perfect choice for shaded spots.
  • Mixed Borders & Foundation Plantings – Adds a pop of color and texture in both sunny and shaded areas.
  • Privacy Hedges & Screening – Its dense growth creates an effective, year-round privacy screen.
  • Containers & Courtyards – Ideal for adding a touch of greenery to patios or small spaces.

Growing Conditions & Care

  • Position: Prefers partial to full shade, though it can tolerate some sun if kept moist.
  • Soil: Best in moist, well-drained soil, though it adapts to a variety of soil types.
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy, able to withstand cold temperatures once established.
  • Maintenance: Low maintenance, only requiring occasional pruning to maintain shape.

Why Choose Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'?

  • Striking, variegated foliage offers year-round interest and drama.
  • Tolerates shaded environments, where other plants may struggle to thrive.
  • Hardy and low-maintenance, making it an easy addition to your landscape.
  • Excellent for adding texture and color to mixed borders, hedges, and foundation plantings.

Perfect Plant Combinations

  • Shade-Loving Perennials – Combine with Hostas, Ferns, or Heuchera for complementary texture and colour.
  • Evergreens – Pair with Taxus or Ilex for a lush, year-round green backdrop.
  • Flowering Shrubs – Enhance with Camellia or Hydrangea for added seasonal colour.
  • Groundcovers – Pair with Vinca minor or Pachysandra for a low-maintenance ground layer.

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' is a beautiful and resilient evergreen shrub that adds bold foliage and structure to shaded or partially sunny areas, offering low maintenance and year-round visual interest.

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