Buy Aucuba himalaica

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

6b-9b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $33

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Aucuba himalaica plant details

Aucuba himalaica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aucuba himalaica

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: garryaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
Uses: dioecious, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aucuba himalaica

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep, green narrow foliaged aucuba. The leaves are 6” long and 1” wide on a 6' plant. This evergreen shrub is one of “the” plants for dry, deep shade.

By: Gossler Farms

Another evergreen background or filler shrub useful for difficult garden spots, this 4-5' shrub with shiny, narrow, 5” leaves grows in any conditions from severe root competition to the darkest garden corners, never skipping a beat. This clone produces orange-red berries in great abundance if a male Aucuba is anywhere nearby. Provide some summer water where dry for best appearance. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 6.