Aucuba jap. 'Leucocarpa' - 10-15 CM C2

Description
The Spotted laurel (Aucuba japonica) is an upright, broad garden plant with decorative, red fruits. It produces dark red flowers from April to May. 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

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

Growth
Spotted laurel is upright and broad in habit.

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).

Flower
The dark red flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
The red berries of Aucuba japonica are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden