Aucuba chinensis 'Spotty'

Also Known As

Aucuba chinense 'Spotty'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

6b-10a

Aucuba chinensis 'Spotty' plant details

Aucuba chinensis 'Spotty' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring burgundy flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aucuba chinensis 'Spotty'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: garryaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aucuba chinensis 'Spotty'

USDA Zones: 6b - 10a
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. Our aucuba phase is now of long standing as this very useful group of plants, found in only a few clones and usually lurking under stairwells, has so much to offer. A graceful, 4 ft, evergreen shrub, 'Spotty' has narrow leaves, to only about 1?? x 4?? sprayed with yellow polka dots. Excellent for deep, dark, dry shade! Happiest with some summer water in very dry summer places or way back there under the the stairs. Frost hardy as cold as upper USDA zone 6.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Aucuba chinensis 'Spotty' plant

How to Grow Aucuba chinensis 'Spotty'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant