Aucuba japonica (Spotted Laurel)
Aucuba japonica (Spotted Laurel)
Aucuba japonica (Spotted Laurel)
Aucuba japonica (Spotted Laurel)
Aucuba japonica (Spotted Laurel)
Aucuba japonica (Spotted Laurel)
Aucuba japonica (Spotted Laurel)
Aucuba japonica (Spotted Laurel)
Aucuba japonica (Spotted Laurel)
Aucuba japonica (Spotted Laurel)

Aucuba japonica (Spotted Laurel)

Spotted Laurel is widely used for hedging, mixed borders, and container planting due to its ability to provide year-round interest and being one of the best species for planting in deep shade. The key benefit of this species is its ability to tolerate low light conditions, and add a vibrant splash of colour to the garden. Aucuba japonica remains a popular choice for gardeners seeking a reliable and decorative plant.

○ Family of Trees: Garryaceae

○ Habit: Shrub, Suitable for Hedging

○ Growth Rate: 20 to 40 cm/year

○ Optimal Temperature: 10-25°C, hardy to -15°C

○ Harmful if Eaten?: Mildly Toxic Berries

○ Flowers or Berries: Small Purple Flowers, Bright Red Berries

○ Hardiness: H5 (Hardy) ○

Hardiness ratings


All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • ○ H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
  • ○ H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • ○ H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • ○ H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • ○ H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • ○ H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • ○ H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • ○ H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • ○ H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

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