Cubby

Aucuba japonica

Aucuba Japonica Crotonifolia; Spotted laurel; Japanese laurel

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  Easy care
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  Most light conditions
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  Evergreen

• Cubby likes...
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    Well drained soil

    Cubby is happy in practically any site as long as it drains well so if you're planting him in a pot make sure you use some drainage material at the bottom - follow our easy step-by-step instructions on how to plant up your outdoor plants here.

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    Most light conditions

    He's a good all-rounder who tolerates full sun to full shade, but is particullary happy in part sun, part shade.

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    Watering

    If planted in a pot, make sure you water him regularly in the warmer, summer months - the elements should take care of the rest in the cooler autumn and winter months.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Aucuba japonica

  Nickname

  Aucuba japonica crotonifolia; Spotted laurel; Japanese laurel

  Plant type

  Outdoor; Evergreen

  Plant height (including pot)

  40-50cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Mildly toxic if eaten

  Nursery pot size

  23cm

• About Aucuba japonica

  Look carefully and you'll find Cubby dotted around a number of London's gardens, thanks to his beautiful colouring and easy-to-maintain habit. Evergreen shrub full of glossy 'variegated' leaves. Can produce small purple flowers in Spring and Summer, followed by dark berries. A slow grower, rising by under 10cm per year.