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    Also Known As

    • Aucuba japonica 'Shogun'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9a

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    Aucuba 'Shogun' plant details

    Aucuba 'Shogun' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold and green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Aucuba 'Shogun'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: garryaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold and green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
    Uses: tropical-looking, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aucuba 'Shogun'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9a
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Has a rich golden yellow center to the leaves. The margins will be deep green. This is a very showy shrub for the shady garden

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Aucuba 'Shogun' plant

    How to Grow Aucuba 'Shogun'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 8'-10'

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6'-10'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
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