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Aucuba japonica 'Picturata'
Japanese Aucuba
Plant Type:
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBSAucuba japonica ‘Picturata’ – 'Picturata' sports an amorphous large golden yellow center in each leaf reminding me of a deep space nebula as captured by the Hubble telescope. The green edges of each leaf contain starry pinpoints of yellow light. Each leaf is like viewing a piece of our universe in miniature! 'Picturata' may grow larger down south. Spring planting would be wise unless to be pot grown in a conservatory.
Characteristics and Attributes for Aucuba japonica 'Picturata'
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Four Seasons
Autumn Interest
- Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Shade
- Dappled Shade
Attributes
- Foundation
- Specimen
- Potted Plant
- Shrub Border
- Foliage
- Woodland
- Hedge
- Drought Tolerant
- Hedgerow
- Evergreen
- Massing
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Fertile
- Organic
- Draining
Origins
- Japan
Propagated By
- Cutting Grown
Genus Overview: Aucuba
The Japanese Aucuba now comes in many different forms. They are very useful broadleaf evergreens where they can be grown making beautiful hedges, components in foundation gardens or in mixed company. They prefer siting in dappled to fully open shade but can tolerate some morning sun. Winter shade is a basic need for healthier looking foliage; winter sun can wash out foliage making the leaves look sickly. All Aucubas prefer fertile draining soil with added organic matter. They can tolerate some drought once established. All of the following cultivars are cutting grown.