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Aucuba japonica 'Jungle Girl'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Large shrub which forms a dense bushy habit, with bold dark green leaves slightly marked with gold. Small clusters of olive green flowers followed by very dark crimson-red berries in autumn.Female plant. Excellent tub plant. Always plant in a site protected from full or very hot sun. Will grow in dry shady sites, hardy to frost. Trims well to shape. Good to brighten a shady corner.

Genus

Aucuba

Species japonica

Cultivar 'Jungle Girl'

Common name

Japanese Laurel

Family name

Cornaceae

Place of origin

Japan

DETAILS

Height

1.5 m

Width

1 m

(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)

Leaves

Evergreen

Soil Type

Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil

Moisture

Tolerates dry soils

Exposure

Grows in part or full shade. / Prefers a sheltered site / Will tolerate very hard frosts.

Garden Style

Immaculate / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture

Plant Type

Shrubs