Aucuba jap. Crotonifolia

<h2>Aucuba jap. Crotonifolia</h2> <p>Aucuba japonica Crotonifolia is a tough, evergreen Japanese laurel valued for its glossy, boldly variegated leaves that light up deep and partial shade. It is dependable in moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils and notably copes with dry shade once established. Small purple flowers in spring may be followed by red berries on this female form if a suitable male Aucuba is nearby. Excellent for shady borders and as reliable evergreen structure or screening.</p> <strong>Position:</strong> <span>Partial to full shade</span> <strong>Rate of Growth:</strong> <span>Slow</span> <strong>Soil:</strong> <span>Moist, well-drained; most soils</span> <strong>Hardiness:</strong> <span>Fully hardy</span> <strong>Jan</strong> <strong>Feb</strong> <strong>Mar</strong> <strong>Apr</strong> <strong>May</strong> <strong>Jun</strong> <strong>Jul</strong> <strong>Aug</strong> <strong>Sep</strong> <strong>Oct</strong> <