Sunny Daze® Japanese Laurel
Aucuba japonica 'MonHinsuru'
Description | A true collector's gem suited for the shadiest of gardens, this handsome shrub's lustrous, colorfully variegated foliage will brighten dim spaces. Perfect for foundation plantings, woodland gardens or low hedging. A fantastic container accent for covered patios or well-lit indoor spaces. Brought to Monrovia by Dan Hinkley. Evergreen. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
Watering | Keep soil moderately moist. |
Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 4 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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Foliage Color | Variegated |
Companion Plants | Sarcococca (Sarcococca); Peony (Paeonia); Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Azalea (Azalea) |
Care | Thrives in a wide variety of well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in 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. Hardy to Zone 7b. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
![USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Map](https://www.monrovia.com/media/map/zone/zone-6-10.png)
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!
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Pasco, Washington 99301
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.