Aucuba jap. 'Picturata' - 2.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Spotted laurel 'Picturata' (Aucuba japonica) is a branched garden plant with decorative, red fruits. It produces dark red flowers from April to May. The Spotted laurel 'Picturata' also has lanceolate, golden-yellow leaves with a yellow-green edge. In a semi-shady to shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, humus-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.5 m and is around 1.2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Spotted laurel 'Picturata' are golden yellow, lanceolate and have a yellow-green margin.

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

Growth
Spotted laurel 'Picturata' is branched in structure. 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 soil 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 'Picturata' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden