Originating from Japan, Spotted Laurel (Aucuba japonica variegata), also known as Japanese Laurel, Japanese Aucuba or Gold Dust Plant, is a popular evergreen hedging plant or shrub with glossy green leaves that are heavily spotted with creamy yellow markings. If a male clone is nearby, small purple flowers may be followed by glossy red berries.
Since the Victorian times, Spotted Laurel (Aucuba japonica variegata) has been used for screening and privacy in difficult areas. When left untrimmed, it will grow into a broad, dense hedge, and works great for reducing noise pollution.
When growing Spotted Laurel (Aucuba japonica variegata) it will thrive in all situations, except waterlogged soils, in full sun or full shade. It is the ideal hedging plant for low maintenance gardens as, once established, it requires little to no watering and can tolerate drought.
We recommend growing Spotted Laurel (Aucuba japonica variegata) 2 to 3 plants per metre in a single row, and trimming in late winter or early spring.
A slow grower, Spotted Laurel (Aucuba japonica variegata) can reach an ultimate height of 2.5 metres and an ultimate spread of 2.5 metres, taking as long as 20 years to reach its ultimate height and spread.
When purchased from Hedgingplants.com, Spotted Laurel (Aucuba japonica variegata) plants are available as 40-60cm high plants in 10 litre pots. Where stocks allow, they are available all year round.
For further information about Spotted Laurel (Aucuba japonica variegata) or if you need advice on your hedging choices, contact us today.
20/30cm Potted in 2 litre pots
30/40cm Potted in 3 litre pots
40/50cm Potted in 3 litre pots
40/60cm Potted in 5 litre pots
40/60cm Potted in 7.5 litre pots
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