Aucuba japonica 'Clear Picture'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

7a-10b

Aucuba japonica 'Clear Picture' plant details

Aucuba japonica 'Clear Picture' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring burgundy flowers emerge. 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, humidity tolerant and pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aucuba japonica 'Clear Picture'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: garryaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aucuba japonica 'Clear Picture'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Classic evergreen shrub to brighten the deepest shade, this one with clear, yellow variegations on dark green leaves. To 4 ft tall x 3 ft wide, dense and upright with a rounded shape. Easy, thriving in most situations of dappled shade to shade in rich, well-drained soil. Tolerant of some drought once established though perhaps more luscious with summer water. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.