Where to Plant Aucuba?

Aucuba grow and look their best in full shade to part shade. Morning sun is okay but direct afternoon sun can and often will scald leaves.

How quickly does aucuba grow?

The Spotted Laurel is a slow growing shrub increasing in height and spread at a rate of 20cm / 8in per year. It is easily pruned to shape and it makes a delightful rounded shrub.

Can aucuba grow in full sun?

Aucuba is a resilient shrub that can be grown in full sun, part sun or full shade. Aucuba Japonica, Japanese laurel, is an Asian shrub valued for its tolerance of heavy shade and large, often colorful evergreen leaves. The female Aucuba produces clusters of large berries that turn red in fall.