Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'

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Variegata is a a female cultivar with glossy leaves heavily spotted with creamy-yellow; small purple flowers may be followed by glossy bright red berries if a male clone is nearby. Extremely tolerant of shade and dry conditions.
Medium-sized to large hardy evergreen shrub. Thrives in most soils in sun, partial or deep shade. Tolerant of poor dry soil once established but objects to cold winter winds and frost pockets.Gold-dust plant can be planted nearby tree roots, and responds well to pruning.

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Key Features

Plants by type
  • Shrubs
Flower Colour
  • Purple
Eventual Height
  • 2-2.5m
Flowering Month
  • April
  • May
Planting Position
  • Shade
  • Part shade
Features
  • Interesting Foliage

How to care for Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'

Light:
Partial to full shade (tolerates some sun, best leaf colour in dappled shade).

Soil:
Fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates clay or sandy soils.

Water:
Water regularly while establishing. Drought-tolerant once established.

Pruning:
Minimal pruning required; trim lightly in spring to maintain shape and remove damaged leaves.

Hardiness:
Hardy in most temperate climates; protect young plants from severe frost.

Feeding:
Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring if required.

Notes

Evergreen shrub with a dense, bushy habit.

Grown for its green leaves with yellow variegation.

Small purple flowers in spring are followed by red berries on female plants.

Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or container planting.

Low-maintenance and tolerant of urban and coastal conditions.

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