Japanese Laurel

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.

Companion Plants

Carolina Cherry Laurel

Hydrangea

Viburnum

Plant Details

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

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Gayle S.'s collection

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