Spotted Laurel (Aucuba
japonica) is a large, evergreen shrub also known as Japanese Laurel and
Gold Leaf Plant. This plant is grown for its striking variegated foliage with
yellow or white spots or streaks -- there is also a plain green kind.
This shade-loving plant is great for a spot in the back of
the border to add some bright foliage interest or as a hedge. It tolerates dry
soils and air pollution well. It is easy to propagate new plants from cuttings.
It has long-lasting
red fruits that appear in the fall that are also attractive. To produce
the fruit, you must have male and female plants nearby to each other.
Aucuba typically grows to 8 feet wide and high. It can be
pruned in spring to keep its size in check. There are also dwarf varieties
available.
It is hardy to Zones 7 to 9 and is native to Asia. Aucuba
can be grown in containers outdoors and also does well as a house plant. Plant
it in a protected spot out of prevailing winds and direct sun in well-draining
soil. This is a low-maintenance, easy-care plant.
Aucuba: You Can Grow That!
The video was produced
by Washington Gardener Magazine.
Audio and Text by Kathy Jentz
Video and Editing by Melinda Thompson
Additional Video Footage by Kathy Jentz
Partially filmed at the US National Arboretum’s Asian
Collection.
➤ If you enjoy this video, please give it a thumbs up
and subscribe to our Youtube
channel (thank you!)
➤Remember to TURN ON notifications to know when our new
videos are out
➤ FIND Washington Gardener Magazine ONLINE
~ WashingtonGardener.blogspot.com
~ http://twitter.com/WDCGardener
~ https://www.instagram.com/wdcgardener/
~ Facebook.com/WashingtonGardenerMagazine
~ Podcast: GardenDC
PIN THIS FOR LATER!
No comments:
Post a Comment