Picturata Aucuba
Aucuba japonica 'Picturata'
Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
Your plant(s) will ship to the garden center you chose within the next 21 days. Your plants are actively growing and we will only deliver them once they meet our rigorous quality standards.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Armstrong
352 E. Glenarm St. Pasadena CA 91106
- Lincoln Avenue Nursery
804 Lincoln Ave. Pasadena CA 91103
- Pasadena Lawnmowers & Nursery, Inc
170 E. Orange Grove Pasadena CA 91103
- San Gabriel Nursery & Florist
632 S. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel CA 91776
Botanical Pronunciation | aw-KEW-ba juh-PON-ih-kuh pik-tur-AT-uh |
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Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
Design Ideas | An evergreen shrub that performs well in almost all growing zones, the Picturata Aucuba is well-suited to shady conditions almost anywhere in a garden. Its leaves have bright yellow centers that illuminate a dark corner. Also beautiful in a large container at the edge of a shady deck or patio. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Variegated |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
Growth Habit | Round |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure |
Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Tolerates Poor Soils, Year-round Interest |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Key Feature | Bold Color for Shade |
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

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Good to grow!