Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'
Versatile and award-winning
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'
- A medium sized evergreen shrub with a bushy habit
- Large emerald green leaves mottled with deep yellow. Purple flowers appear in June, followed by bright red berries
- This versatile shrub can be used as hedging or screening, banks and slopes or containers. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in an exposed or sheltered location
- Grows to a compact 1.5-2.5 x1.5-2.5m in 10-20 years
- A fully hardy and low maintenance perennial
- Drought tolerant and fully pest and disease resistant
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
- May cause mild stomach upset if eaten - wear gloves and wash hands after gardening
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' usually reaches a mature height and spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' prefers partial to full shade, requiring less than 3 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' requires regular watering to maintain evenly moist soil, providing about 2.5 centimetres of water weekly.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' does not strictly require pruning, although you may remove dead or damaged branches if necessary. If you do prune, ensure temperatures are above 5 degrees Celsius to avoid frost damage.
How hardy is this plant?
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters down to -15°C.
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Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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