Aucuba
Category: Shrub
A very hardy evergreen shrub, perfect for shaded areas where many other plants struggle. Notable for its glossy, decorative foliage, especially in variegated varieties. Excellent for interior patios, moist gardens, and low-light spaces. Needs very little maintenance.
Characteristics
- Watering
- • Moderate • Keep it lightly moist • Tolerates short dry spells
- Soil
- • Fertile, well drained • Tolerates different soil types • Prefers moderate moisture
- Blooms
- September – November Small, inconspicuous flowers
- Exposure
- • Partial shade to full shade • Excellent for low-light areas • Avoid strong direct sun
- Fruit
- Yes (decorative red berries on female plants) • Highly ornamental
- Size
- • Height: 1–3 m • Dense, compact shrub • Slow to moderate growth
- Use
- • Shade gardens • Interior patios • Decorative foliage year-round
- Propagation
- • Cuttings (highly recommended)