Sawtoothed Japanese Aucuba
Aucuba japonica 'Serratifolia'
Full shade
Keep soil moderately moist.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | aw-KEW-ba juh-PON-ih-kuh sair-rat-ih-FOH-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Design Ideas | With its unique, jagged-edge foliage and fall display of red berries, this shrub is an excellent shade-loving accent plant. Consider planting two or three along a foundation wall that is regularly in shadow. Both sexes must be planted to ensure fruit crop. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Light Needs | Full shade |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil moderately moist. |
| Companion Plants | Sarcococca (Sarcococca); Peony (Paeonia); Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Azalea (Azalea) |
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 dry 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:
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