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Aucuba japonica picturata

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Aucuba japonica ‘Picturata’

Bolder in foliage than the well known ‘Gold Dust’ plant, Aucuba japonica picturata is a species that adds vibrancy to a dark position in the garden. A medium sized evergreen shrub ‘Picturata’ is grown for the large glossy foliage with a bold splash of gold in the centre of each leaf.

Reaching around 2 – 3m in height with a similar spread this a shade loving plant in Australian conditions. Flowers are insignificant however they are followed by attractive red berries.

A very useful landscaping plant for shaded positions. With strongly marked foliage Aucuba japonica ‘Picturata’ is a bolder addition to the garden, a little more striking than the common form.

Also excellent in a container in a shaded position, where the striking foliage adds a lift to dark areas.

Care

A humus rich deep soil is best. Water in new plants with a liquid seaweed fertiliser to promote good root growth. Watering during long dry spells will be required although in a good shaded position you will find that little extra water is required once established.

  • Height – Will reach around 2 metres in height.
  • Spread – To around 1m.
  • Soil – Humus rich.
  • Position – Dappled shade.

Aucuba japonica ‘Picturata’ can be pruned after the danger of frost is over. Older plants can be pruned back fairly hard if required.

  • Does not tolerate seaside conditions well
  • Does not tolerate high humidity

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