Variegated Japanese Aucuba
This variegated cultivar is the best known aucuba. It has the same striking appearance as the species however the dark green glossy foliage is heavily spotted with yellow, giving an overall yellow-green appearance. Usually slower growing than the species. Tolerance of shade make this plant useful for brightening up dark spots.
Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit width : 3/4<>
Fruit length : 3/4<>
Fruit type : berries
Fruit season : Fall-Winter
Fruit color : Bright red
Leaf Characteristics
Leaf texture : Polished, thick, soft
Leaf length : 3-8"
Leaf width : 1 1/2- 3"
Leaf shape : Elliptic; toothed
Leaf color : Variegated - Dark green heavily spotted yello
Flower Characteristics
Flower color :Purple
Plant Anatomy
Foliage growth cycle : Evergreen
Average size maturity width : 6-10 ft.
Average size maturity height : 6-10 ft.
Growth rate : Moderate
Cultural Information
USDA Zone : -10 to -5 F( Z6a)
Sunset zone : 4-24
Water requirements : Regular
Light exposure : Partial Shade
Landscape Attributes
Attractive bark :Yes