Aucuba japonica 'Lemon Flare'
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-5'
- W: 3'-5'
planting zones
- 7a-10b
Aucuba japonica 'Lemon Flare' plant details
Aucuba japonica 'Lemon Flare' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with chartreuse, gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer 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 'Lemon Flare'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: garryaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
- Flowers: burgundy blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aucuba japonica 'Lemon Flare'
- 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
Gardening facts about Aucuba japonica 'Lemon Flare' plant
How to Grow Aucuba japonica 'Lemon Flare'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- pollution tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- burgundy
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 5'
Width: 5'
- bright shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-4'
- bright shade - shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 4'-6'
- bright shade - shade
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8'-10'
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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