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Aucuba japonica 'MonHinsuru'
Pronunciation: aw-KEW-ba juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #06334
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil moderately moist.
SIZE:
Slow growing; reaches 4 ft. tall and wide.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Sarcococca (Sarcococca); Peony (Paeonia); Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Azalea (Azalea) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | This plant originated in Japan and was gifted to plant explorer Daniel J Hinkley by Mr. Suzuki, a nurseryman near Tokyo who deals exclusively in Aucuba. Though it was in fact named 'Suruga Benton' when given to Mr. Hinkley, it is more than likely a seedling raised from that cultivar; in Japan, clonal names are not always assigned. This plant was subsequently brought to Monrovia by Dan Hinkley. |
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| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Sarcococca (Sarcococca); Peony (Paeonia); Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Azalea (Azalea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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History
| History | This plant originated in Japan and was gifted to plant explorer Daniel J Hinkley by Mr. Suzuki, a nurseryman near Tokyo who deals exclusively in Aucuba. Though it was in fact named 'Suruga Benton' when given to Mr. Hinkley, it is more than likely a seedling raised from that cultivar; in Japan, clonal names are not always assigned. This plant was subsequently brought to Monrovia by Dan Hinkley. |
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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.