Salicifolia spotted laurel
Aucuba japonica 'Salicifolia'
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles dry to wet soil
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Salicifolia' spotted laurel (Aucuba japonica 'Salicifolia') is a shrub for hedges, privacy screens, 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, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows slowly and forms an arching, evergreen mound. Flowers open in early to late spring. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Lenten rose, Lady fern, and White bigleaf hydrangea.