Aucuba japonica 'Pepperspot'

New to us, Aucuba japonica 'Pepperspot' is a robust evergreen shrub with dark green leaves covered with masses of tiny yellow spots. grows as a rounded shrub once established.

Suitable for sun or shade and known for tolerating difficult positions such as dry, heavy shade quite well. Can be grown in a large container.

• 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.
• Habit: Aucuba japonica 'Pepperspot'  grows to be a small rounded shrub in the short term, eventually growing to be medium sized..
  • Height: 1.5 - 2 m (5 - 6 ft)
  • Spread: 1.5 - 2 m (5 - 6 ft)

• Notes: Aucuba japonica 'Pepperspot' is tolerant of atmospheric pollution, making it a good choice of shrub for an urban gardens.