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aucuba japonica crotonifolia

A versatile, variegated evergreen

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