Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

A tough, medium sized evergreen shrub, Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' has glossy, dark green leaves with patches of colourful yellow variegation. Although usually grown as a foliage plant this has small purple-red flowers in spring.

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'  is a tough and reliable shrub for sun or shade but known for tolerating difficult positions such as dry, heavy shade quite well.

• Position: Full sun or shade. Will tolerate heavy shade well.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Flower Colour: Purplish-red
• Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
• Habit: Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'  grows to be a small to medium sized, rounded shrub.
  • Height: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft)
  • Spread: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft)

• Notes: Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' is tolerant of atmospheric pollution, making it a good choice of shrub for an urban gardens.