Aucuba Picturata

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

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Aucuba Picturata, commonly known as the Japanese Laurel Plant or Japanese Aucuba, is a large and colourful shrub that features dark green leaves splashed with yellow. The lush foliage is adorned with small, star shaped, purple flowers in spring which result in bright green berries that age to bright red in winter. This evergreen typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. This Japanese Laurel plant is great for providing vibrant colour to a garden, for trimming into a hedge, or for providing winter interest. It is often planted around outdoor living areas to provide privacy and is great for brightening up a shaded area.

Aucuba Picturata is currently unavailable.

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Shade
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Japanese Laurel Plant, Japanese Aucuba, Aucuba Picturata, Aucuba japonica Picturata, Japanese Aucuba Picturata, Picturata Aucuba japonica

Aucuba Picturata Details

Aucuba Picturata, commonly known as the Japanese Laurel Plant or Japanese Aucuba, is a large and colourful shrub that features dark green leaves splashed with yellow. The lush foliage is adorned with small, star shaped, purple flowers in spring which result in bright green berries that age to bright red in winter. This evergreen typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. It grows best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site, and is tolerant of heavy shade, moderate frost, and dry periods, though young plants should be protected while they are establishing. This Japanese Laurel plant is great for providing vibrant colour to a garden, for trimming into a hedge, or for providing winter interest. It is often planted around outdoor living areas to provide privacy and is great for brightening up a shaded area.