Picturata spotted laurel
Aucuba japonica 'Picturata'
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
Size4 to 6 feet tall
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Purple-maroon
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Picturata' spotted laurel (Aucuba japonica 'Picturata') is a shrub for borders, containers, hedges, and shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry to wet soil of most types. It grows slowly into an arching, evergreen mound that reaches 4 to 6 feet tall. The plant tolerates drought and salt, so it is easy to keep.
Pairs well with Lenten rose, Lady fern, and Liberty hosta.