Aucuba Japonica

this is an evergreen, vigorous shrub, with elliptic to ovate, glossy, mid-green leaves usually with a few marginal teeth. It is also called Spotted Laurel because of its variegated foliage that is attractive all year round to some of its varieties or Himalayan Laurel because of its origin from the Himalayas.

Aucuba is a fully hardy shrub and is a popular plant for those who don't have much time for gardening.  This plant is also very valuated for is tolerance to difficult growing conditions: full shade, dry soils, pollution and salt winds. The only thing that doesn't like is a waterlogged soil.

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