Aucuba
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In Store Purchase Only
Please visit our Meadow Grange garden centre store in Blean near Canterbury to purchase this item.
Common Name: Spotted or Japanese laurel
These evergreen shrubs are valued for their ability to thrive in difficult conditions, such as deep shade, where many other shrubs would suffer. Use them as foliage plants in borders with other shade-loving plants, as hedging or in large containers.
| Soil: | Well drained soil |
| Aspect: | Part shade but can tolerate full sun |
| Max Height: | 0.9m - 1.8m |
| Extra Info: | Dislikes soils that are prone to staying wet. After cold and wet winters, the wetness around the roots can lead to blackening of the leaves and shoot tips. |
| Type: | Evergreen |
| Toxicity: | Aucuba berries contain a toxic compound called aucubin, a glycoside that can cause adverse effects when ingested. |
Meadow Grange Nursery
