Buy Aucuba japonica 'Moonbright'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

6a-11

2-4 inch bagged root ball | $20

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Fewer than 22 at Cistus Nursery

1 gallon bagged root ball | $33

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30 at Gossler Farms

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Aucuba japonica 'Moonbright' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aucuba japonica 'Moonbright'

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 spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rare, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aucuba japonica 'Moonbright'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and pollution
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Has brightly marked variegated leaves. Will grow in very dry shade after the first season of watering.

By: Gossler Farms

A Cistus introduction. This lovely shrub came as a seedling form plants shared with us by grand Aucubologist Ozzie Johnson. To 6-8" with densely held foliage of narrow lightly streaked and cream-margined leaves and pleasing orange-red fruit in winter. Easy to grow, and excellent for dark corners or container. One of the all too rare broad leaved evergreens hardy in USDA zone 6. For dappled to full shade, somewhat drought tolerant once established.