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Aucuba japonica 'Little Angel'
Japanese Aucuba
Plant Type:
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBSAucuba japonica 'Little Angel'™ - A fine, very dwarf Japanese Aucuba, a female form that supports a population of normally-sized, large red berries which remind us of coffee berries. Foliage is typical dark glossy green. This will be a front of the border wonder. Nabbed by Ted Stevens of Nurseries Carolinana on a jaunt to Japan... lucky him! Fertile moisture retaining ground in half to full shade. Avoid full afternoon sun down south; probably better in full to dappled shade in the southern reaches. Will have moderated drought tolerance once established in the garden. Established potted shrub from cutting.
Characteristics and Attributes for Aucuba japonica 'Little Angel'
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Four Seasons
Interesting Bark
- Smooth
- Colored
Autumn Interest
- Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Shade
- Dappled Shade
Attributes
- Accent
- Specimen
- Foundation
- Border
- Shrub Border
- Drought Tolerant
- Fruiting
- Hedge
- Evergreen
- Woodland
- Small / Miniature
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Slow
Soil
- Fertile
- Moist
- Acid
- Draining
Origins
- Garden Origin
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.