Aucuba jap. 'Golden King' - 2.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Spotted laurel 'Golden King' (Aucuba japonica) is an upright, broad small shrub with decorative, red, round fruits. These are large. It produces inconspicuous flowers from April to May. The Spotted laurel 'Golden King' also has lanceolate, yellow-green leaves. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to a width of around 2 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation

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

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

Growth
Spotted laurel 'Golden King' is an upright and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 2 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.

Flower
The inconspicuous flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
The red, round berries of Aucuba japonica 'Golden King' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and are large.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden