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aucuba japonica crotonifolia
Don't be fooled by this Spotted Laurel's delicate flowers and exotic foliage, for the hardy shrub is well-suited to the changeable British climate. Whether it's planted in a shady, dry or costal garden, Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' will sport glossy, evergreen, gold-patterned leaves and produce small, rusty red flowers in the spring. The plant continues to enthral in the autumn, when its red berries bring a vivid splash of colour to borders and hedges. Height: 3m (9'10); Spread: 3m (9'10).
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' is resilient, thrives in the shade, and can withstand challenging dry soils and coastal conditions that would kill most plants. The big, shiny green leaves of this Spotted Laurel are encrusted with gold. From April through May, little, subtle red-brown flowers bloom, followed by vivid red berries in the autumn. This shrub is ideal for illuminating those challenging shady sections of the garden. This evergreen specimen shrub is ideal for borders, screens, and
