Petite Jade Aucuba
Aucuba japonica 'Petite Jade' (NA55288)
SKU
06330
A fantastic Japanese laurel from the National Arboretum. Its compact rounded habit and exceptional blight resistance sets it apart from others. Shiny bright green foliage matures to deep green. Perfect in mass plantings or as a foundation plant. Works well in formal designs. Thrives in shade and tolerates some drought once established. Evergreen.
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Full shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
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| Botanical Pronunciation | aw-KEW-ba juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 6 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide, in 20 years or more. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous summer flowers may produce small red berries in autumn. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure, Dry Shade |
| Light Needs | Full shade |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Improved Disease Resistance, Shade Loving, Tolerates Poor Soils, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Yew (Taxus); Azalea (Azalea); Peony (Paeonia); Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia); Sarcococca (Sarcococca) |
Thrives in organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the 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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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