Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'
Aucuba
- Zone: 6 - 9
- Height: 72"
- Class: Shrub
- Soil Type: Average
- Siting: Part Shade
- Spread: 60"
Description
This hardy evergreen Acucuba has a dense rounded habit with yellow spotted, green leaves. Creates a wonderful hedge with its thick stems and tolerance for heavy pruning and drought. If left untrimmed, shrub reaches 6-8 ft tall and a spread of 5 ft. Perfect for zones 7-10. Plant in well-drained soil in sun to partial shade for the best results. Leaves are very often used for floral arrangements because of their unusual spotted coloring. Unusual and great.