Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’
Variegated Aucuba
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Large |
Mature Height & Spread | 6-10' x 5-9' |
Exposure | Full to Partial Shade |
Water | Medium Water |
Special Features | Shade Tolerant. |
Container Sizes | #1, #5, #15 |
Natural Growth Habit | Rounded |
Sunset Garden Zones | 4-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 6-10 |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Grows at a moderate rate 6-10′ tall and 5-9′ wide. Leaves are rich dark green with gold spots and are very shiny. Flowers are deep maroon and insignificant clusters of 3/4 bright red berries follow in fall and persist into winter. Must be cross pollinate to bear fruit. ‘Vaiegata’ can be either male or female. tolerant of a wide range of soils requires shade from hot sun prefers partial to full shade. moderate to regular water.