Sawtoothed Japanese Aucuba
Aucuba japonica 'Serratifolia'
SKU
00365
Broad-leaved evergreen shrub valued for its long dark green leaves with sharply serrated edges. Produces showy red berries in fall when a male pollenizer such as 'Mr. Goldstrike' is planted nearby. Bold upright stems. An excellent accent for shady situations.
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Full shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| 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; prized for foliage and ornamental berries. |
| 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 | Round |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full shade |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Tolerates Poor Soils |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| 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
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