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Aucuba japonica 'Jungle Girl'
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.
Immaculate / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 3.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
Where to buy our plants
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