Care

Planting & Growing
Thrives in a wide variety of well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drier conditions in cooler summer climates. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Hardy to Zone 7b.

Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Mascagnia
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Foliage Color Variegated
Genus Name Aucuba
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 8
Landscape Uses Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Massing, Specimen, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Shade, Partial Shade
Mature Height 4 feet
Mature Width 4 feet
Prune Time Can Prune At Anytime
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0