Aucuba omeiensis - 10-15 CM C2

Description
The Chinesische Aucube (Aucuba omeiensis) is an upright, shrub-like, deciduous garden plant with decorative, glossy, broadly lanceolate, dark green/yellow leaves. It also bears yellow flowers from February to March. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aucuba chinensis var. chinensis.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for containers

Leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Chinesische Aucube are dark green/yellow, broadly lanceolate, glossy, toothed.

Growth
Chinesische Aucube is upright and shrub-like in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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 yellow flowers appear from February to March.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub, winter garden