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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

Also Known As

  • Crotonifolia Japanese Aucuba

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' plant details

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring burgundy flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: garryaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This easy-care, fast-growing 10-15' shrub with its shiny, cream-to-yellow spotted foliage is handsome as a hedge, foundation plant, specimen, even in a shaded container; a versatile award-winner. PSh-Sh/M

Gardening facts about Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' plant

How to Grow Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • burgundy
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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