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Aucuba Japonica 'Crotonifolia'

Name: Aucuba Japonica 'Crotonifolia'
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: AC2164.1
Price: 45.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Japanese Laurel

Bush, 60-80cm, 10L pot

£45

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Bush

Many stems low down

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Position Full sun to full shade

Description

Aucuba Japonica 'Crotonifolia' is a Japanese Laurel shrub with large, glossy leaves that are heavily spotted with yellow. Aucuba thrives in shady areas of the garden that may be inhospitable to other plants, it is hardy and will grow in a exposed or sheltered environment. It has an ultimate height and spread of 2.5 meters in 20 years, so it is fantastic for filling a garden border.

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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