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Aucuba omeiensis

Also Known As

Aucuba omiensis

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Aucuba omeiensis plant details

Aucuba omeiensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring chartreuse and green flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aucuba omeiensis

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: garryaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in spring
Uses: rare, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aucuba omeiensis

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Endemic to the slopes of China's famed Mt. Emei, a sacred mountain dubbed "the mother of gardens", and most unusual in the aucuba world for its overall size, ranging from 20-30 ft tall, and large, blue-green leaves, sometimes exceeding 8-10", with a waxy, light colored cuticle on the underside. Females have abundant crops of bright red fruits, typical of the genus. A superb garden specimen for shade in well-drained but damp garden soil. Reliable in low to mid USDA zone 8 and colder if kept from freezing wind. You need one!