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Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 6b-9b

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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.
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.

Gardening facts about Aucuba himalaica plant

How to Grow Aucuba himalaica

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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