Petite Jade Aucuba
Aucuba japonica 'Petite Jade'
Description | 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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Light | Full shade |
Watering | Keep soil moderately moist. |
Blooms | Inconspicuous summer flowers |
Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 6 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide, in 20 years or more. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Compact Form |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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Flower Color | Yellow |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Yew (Taxus); Azalea (Azalea); Peony (Paeonia); Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia); Sarcococca (Sarcococca) |
Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!
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Lowe's 3360 Preston Road
Frisco, Texas 75034 -
Calloway's 2415 W Parker Rd.
Carrollton, Texas 75010 -
Calloway's 1000 Preston Road
Plano, Texas 75093
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