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Aucuba japonica 'Marmorata'

Also Known As

  • Marmorata Japanese Laurel

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Aucuba japonica 'Marmorata' plant details

Aucuba japonica 'Marmorata' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall and winter burgundy flowers emerge followed by red fruit. 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 and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aucuba japonica 'Marmorata'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: garryaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in fall and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aucuba japonica 'Marmorata'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large glossy bright-green leaves that are speckled and splotched with creamy yellow. This female form of Aucuba becomes a 7' h x 3' w dense shrub and produces lovely large red berries if a male is present. PSh-Sh/M

Gardening facts about Aucuba japonica 'Marmorata' plant

How to Grow Aucuba japonica 'Marmorata'

  • 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

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • burgundy
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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