Aucuba jap. 'Variegata' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
From September onwards, these produce red, oval fruits that stay on for a very long time. They are small.

Bulletpoints
* fruit ornamentation * beautiful foliage * grey shoots

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth habit
Spotted laurel 'Variegata' is upright and broad in habit. Slow growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The lilac-coloured flowers appear in panicles from April to May.

fruit
The red, oval berries of Aucuba japonica 'Variegata' are particularly decorative. These appear from September and are small. Adhere for a very long time.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary, ornamental shrub, rock garden

Shoots
The shoots of Aucuba japonica 'Variegata' are grey.

Root
Close to the surface.