Download Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) - Garden Basics

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) - Garden Basics - Flower – Perennial
Japanese Aucuba is a shade tolerant, evergreen shrub that is often seen
planted under large trees or as a foundation planting on the north and
east sides of homes. It grows to fifteen feet in height with a rounded or
upright-rounded shape. Leaves are shiny and green, and some cultivars
have yellow or white markings. The blue or purple flowers bloom in late
winter or very early spring. Female plants produce three-inch clusters of
bright red berries in the fall if there is a male plant nearby. Berries usually
remain all winter. They do well in containers on patios or indoors.
Plant Information
Type: perennial shrub
Light: shade
Flower Color: blue
Height: up to 10 feet
Width: 6-9 feet
Soil Requirements: moist, well-drained
Zones: 8-10
Uses: shade garden, winter interest, as foundation plants on north and east sides of homes