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Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' - variegated leaves

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'

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A tough, medium sized evergreen shrub ideal for sun or shade which has glossy, dark green leaves with patches of colourful yellow variegation.

An excellent choice for brightening shady areas or for growing in a large container.

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Supplied Size:
  • 3 litre pot (3-4 years old, 30-40 cm tall)

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Delivery Options
(For any number of plants sent by courier)

Standard: £6.95*
Delivered in 2-3 working days
Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP
Click & Collect: free
*Surcharges apply for Highlands & Islands.

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A tough, medium sized evergreen shrub, Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' has glossy, dark green leaves with patches of colourful yellow variegation. Although usually grown as a foliage plant this has small purple-red flowers in spring.

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'  is a tough and reliable shrub for sun or shade but known for tolerating difficult positions such as dry, heavy shade quite well.


  • Position: Full sun or shade. Will tolerate heavy shade well.
  • Soil: Any fertile soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: April - May.
  • Flower Colour: Purplish-red
  • Rate of Growth: Slow to moderate.
  • Habit: Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'  grows to be a small to medium sized, rounded shrub.
    • Height: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft)
    • Spread: 2 - 2.5 m (6 - 8 ft)
  • Notes: Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' is tolerant of atmospheric pollution, making it a good choice of shrub for an urban gardens.
How Much Sun
Light Shade, Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size
Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features
Evergreen, Foliage - Variegated, Suitable for Containers, Screening/Hedge
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