Aucuba japonica 'Merced'

Also Known As

Merced Spotted Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Aucuba japonica 'Merced' plant details

Aucuba japonica 'Merced' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring burgundy flowers emerge. 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 average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aucuba japonica 'Merced'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: garryaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring
Uses: spotted leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aucuba japonica 'Merced'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction. Classic and very handsome, evergreen shrub to brighten the deepest shade, this form, named at Cistus, having variegated foliage almost entirely gold and merely spreckled with green. Easy in the garden, thriving in most situations of dappled shade to shade with some summer water. Plants can reach 4 ft tall x 3 ft wide; a stunning presence in the shade garden. Frost hardy to 0F, USDA zone 7.