{"product_id":"col-7-5l-auc-crox1","title":"Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia Gold Dust Spotted Laurel, Hardy Evergreen Shade Shrub, 7.5L Root-Ball","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Aucuba Japonica 'Crotonifolia', commonly known as the Gold Dust Spotted Laurel, is a striking hardy evergreen shrub prized for its bold, glossy foliage generously speckled with golden-yellow spots. This reliable and versatile plant brings year-round colour and interest to even the shadiest corners of the garden, thriving where many other shrubs struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a well-established plant in a 7.5L root-ball, this Aucuba is ready to make an immediate impact in borders, woodland gardens, containers or as an informal hedge. Its naturally bushy, upright habit requires minimal pruning and provides excellent structure and texture throughout the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAucuba Japonica 'Crotonifolia' is exceptionally tolerant of shade, pollution and coastal conditions, making it an ideal choice for urban gardens, north-facing borders and exposed sites. Female plants may produce attractive bright red berries from autumn through winter when a male pollinator is nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1 x Aucuba Japonica 'Crotonifolia' (Gold Dust Spotted Laurel)  7.5L Root-Ball\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Dust Laurel, Spotted Laurel, Japanese Laurel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 m  23 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy, Dense, Upright Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade Gardens, Borders, Woodland Planting, Containers, Informal Hedging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (small purple-maroon flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerrying Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn to Winter (bright red berries on female plants when pollinated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial Shade to Full Shade (tolerates deep shade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, Well-Drained; Tolerates Most Soil Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds and Garden Wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, Glossy, Dark Green Leaves with Bold Golden-Yellow Speckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade Tolerant, Pollution Tolerant, Coastal Tolerant, Low Maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sheltered or exposed position in partial to full shade. Aucuba is adaptable to most soil types but performs best in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a strong root system. Once established, this shrub is drought tolerant. Pruning is generally not required but can be carried out in spring to maintain shape if desired. Avoid planting in prolonged direct afternoon sun, as this may scorch the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the Crotonifolia variety, distinguished by its characteristic gold-spotted foliage. 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