Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'
Spotted laurel
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' or the Spotted Laurel has the toothed leaves (folia) of Croton houseplant. This plant has leaves that are green with a lot of yellow spots. The Crotonifolia leaves are also remarkably higher than that of its peers. This cultivar will not bear berries. Aucuba japonica is an easy plant that barely needs maintenance. The tree prefers a shaded place with nutrient-rich moist soil.
↕ 100 cm – 150 cm
❄ -20 °C
☀ half shade, shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Aucuba |
| Species | japonica |
| Cultivar | 'Crotonifolia' |
Bloei
| Flowering period | april, may |
| Colour (flower) | white |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green, yellow, variegated |
| Evergreen | yes |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 100 cm, 150 cm |
Standplaats
| Soil type | neutral |
| Winter hardiness | -20 °C |
| Location | half shade, shade |
| Soil moisture | moist |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | hedge plant, solitary, in group |