Bright red fruit forms on this compact Japanese aucuba selection even without a pollinizer. The glossy, dark green leaves has a few coarse-like teeth near the tip giving it a slight holly-like appearance, but definitely not as sharp. Of course, one of the Japanese aucubas great attributes is that it will grow well in shade, even deep shade and need little water – a great competitor with the conifers of the Pacific Northwest!
Quick Facts
Plant Type: shrub
Foliage Type: evergreen
Plant Height (10-year): 4 ft. 0 in. (1.22 meters)
Plant Width/Spread (10-year): 4 ft. 0 in. (1.22 meters)
Plant Height-Mature: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 meters)
Plant Width-Mature: 6 ft. 0 in. (1.83 meters)
Hardiness: USDA Zones 6 to 10
Sun/Light Exposure: dappled to deep shade
Water Requirements: drought tolerant once established, but appreciates occasional water during very long dry spells
Seasonal Interest: year-round glossy, dark green foliage with bright red fruit in fall
