Japanese Laurel
Common name
Japanese Laurel
Botanical name
Aucuba japonica
Variety
Variegata
Zone
USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
8-10' (2.5-3 m)
Habit
Spreading
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Every other day
Bloom Time
Winter-spring
Maintenance
Apply mulch
About
Large, lustrous green leaves are speckled with gold. Small purple-red flowers bloom in spring. Bright red berries are borne on female plants. An ideal plant to brighten a shady area. Prefers well-drained soil. Dense habit is perfect for hedges or background plantings.
