Aucuba japonica 'Ova Easy'

Also Known As

Spotted Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

6a-10b

Aucuba japonica 'Ova Easy' plant details

Aucuba japonica 'Ova Easy' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with chartreuse and gold 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 'Ova Easy'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: garryaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aucuba japonica 'Ova Easy'

USDA Zones: 6a - 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. Not to be overloooked, this fairly stable all-gold sport of A. 'Overloook' has 4-6" toothed leaves, spring green and velveteen gold when exposed to more light. To 6' or so, a very cheery addition to a dark corner. Particularly adapted to shade, best out of full or afternoon sun. Fine container plant or even indoor. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6. Surprisingly drought tolerant in dry shade when established.