Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia – Golden Variegated Foliage for Shade and Screening

Brighten shaded garden spaces with Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia, one of the most popular Spotted Laurel varieties available. This hardy evergreen shrub features large, glossy green leaves generously splashed with vibrant golden-yellow markings, creating a striking display throughout the year. Its bold variegated foliage brings colour and structure to areas where many other plants struggle to thrive.

Exceptionally tolerant of deep shade, dry conditions, urban pollution, and coastal exposure, Crotonifolia is a versatile shrub ideal for hedging, screening, woodland gardens, and foundation planting. Its dense growth habit provides excellent year-round privacy while requiring very little maintenance.

Available as:
• Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia (Spotted Laurel) – 2L Pot

SPECIFICATIONS

• Item Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Plant Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub
• Variety: Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia
• Common Name: Spotted Laurel
• Pot Size: 2L Pot
• Foliage Colour: Green with Golden Yellow Variegation
• 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

• Large gold-speckled evergreen foliage
• Excellent for shaded garden areas
• Dense growth ideal for screening and hedging
• Highly tolerant of urban and coastal conditions
• Low maintenance and easy to grow
• Provides year-round colour and structure
• May produce bright red berries on female plants

CARE TIPS

• Plant in moist, well-drained soil
• Best grown in partial or full shade
• Water regularly until established
• Apply mulch annually in spring
• Prune lightly in spring to maintain shape
• Avoid prolonged waterlogged conditions

PERFECT FOR

• Shaded borders
• Woodland gardens
• Evergreen hedging
• Privacy screening
• Urban gardens
• Coastal planting schemes

Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia is a dependable evergreen shrub that delivers year-round interest with its striking golden-variegated foliage. Tough, adaptable, and easy to maintain, it is an excellent choice for adding colour, structure, and screening to difficult garden spaces.

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