Evergreen Structure
Weather & Frost Hardy
Thrives in Low Light
Easy-Care & Forgiving
Aucuba Japonica Variegata Spotted Laurel Evergreen Shrub Plant 2L Pot
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Evergreen Structure
Weather & Frost Hardy
Thrives in Low Light
Easy-Care & Forgiving
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Aucuba Japonica Variegata – Bright Golden Foliage for Shaded Gardens
Bring year-round colour and structure to even the darkest corners of your garden with Aucuba Japonica Variegata, commonly known as Spotted Laurel. This hardy evergreen shrub is prized for its large glossy green leaves beautifully speckled with bright golden-yellow markings, creating a striking display throughout every season.
Exceptionally tolerant of shade, urban conditions, and coastal exposure, Spotted Laurel is one of the most versatile evergreen shrubs available. Its dense, bushy growth habit makes it ideal for hedging, screening, foundation planting, woodland gardens, and difficult shaded areas where many other plants struggle to thrive.
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• Aucuba Japonica Variegata (Spotted Laurel) – 2L Pot
SPECIFICATIONS
• Item Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Plant Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub
• Variety: Aucuba Japonica Variegata
• Common Name: Spotted Laurel
• Pot Size: 2L Pot
• Foliage Colour: Dark Green with Golden Yellow Speckles
• Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Mature Height: Approx. 1.5–3m
• Mature Spread: Approx. 1.5–2.5m
• Growth Habit: Dense, Bushy, Upright
• Foliage: Large, Glossy Evergreen Leaves
KEY FEATURES
• Attractive gold-speckled evergreen foliage
• Excellent for shaded garden areas
• Dense and bushy growth habit
• Ideal for screening and hedging
• Tolerant of urban and coastal conditions
• Low maintenance and easy to grow
• Provides year-round structure and colour
CARE TIPS
• Plant in moist, well-drained soil
• Best positioned in partial or full shade
• Water regularly until established
• Apply mulch annually in spring
• Prune lightly in spring to maintain shape
• Protect newly planted specimens during extreme weather
PERFECT FOR
• Shaded borders
• Woodland gardens
• Evergreen hedging
• Screening and privacy planting
• Urban gardens
• Coastal gardens
Aucuba Japonica Variegata is a reliable evergreen shrub that brightens difficult garden spaces with its distinctive golden-speckled foliage. Tough, attractive, and easy to maintain, it provides lasting colour and structure throughout the year.
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