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Aucuba japonica f. longifolia
long-leaved spotted laurel
A medium-sized evergreen shrub of compact habit with narrow, bright green leaves. Flowers small, purple, female succeeded by clusters of bright red oval berries
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter | Green | Red |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Garryaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit is ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Aucuba are dioecious evergreen shrubs with simple, leathery leaves, attractively variegated in many cultivars, and small purple flowers followed on female plants by large glossy red fruit
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow well in all but waterlogged soils
Propagation
Propagate from semi-ripe cuttings or seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Cut flowers
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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