AUCUBA jap. CROTONIFOLIA 1L 8'S

Description
The Spotted laurel 'Crotonifolia' (Aucuba japonica) is an upright, broad shrub with decorative, bright red, round fruits. These are medium-sized. The Spotted laurel 'Crotonifolia' also has lanceolate, yellow-green, variegated leaves. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 m and is approx. 2.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Spotted laurel 'Crotonifolia' are yellow-green, variegated, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 5 to 8°C is required.

Growth
Spotted laurel 'Crotonifolia' is an upright and spreading shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 3 m and is approx. 1 - 2.5 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Fruit
The bright red, round berries of Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and are medium-sized.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden