Tree Gift Wrapping Service
Why not make your tree gift even
more special by using our gift wrapping service. This includes one of our
handmade drawstring 'ecobags' made out of 100% biodegradable materials, a gift
tag with optional gift message and a planting and aftercare booklet. All of this
for just £2.00 per tree.
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Bright red berries in winter to spring. (Evergreen)
Common Name: Spotted Laurel
Latin Name: Aucuba japonica Rozannie
Soil: Any garden soil (except waterlogged soils)
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/colour: April to May/
Insignificant red-purple flowers
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Eventual height/ spread: 1.5m/1.5m
Special features: Bright red berries winter to spring
Lustrous, dark green leaves and small clusters of red-purple flowers in April and May, followed by large, bright red berries. This compact Japanese laurel is perfect for a small shady site. Tolerant of dry shade and urban-pollution, its best planted alongside a 'male' variety to ensure a good crop of berries.
This Aucuba plant is supplied in a 2-3 litre container suitable for planting all year round.
Examples of our 2-3 litre Aucuba plants can be seen to the left. Please note that sizes may vary slightly depending on the time of year.
All of our trees and shrubs are grown in the UK to the highest standard. Every order comes complete with planting instructions and a guide to looking after your purchase.
Please see our Delivery page for current dispatch times.
Our gift wrapping service is a great way to make your present even more special. Please view basket for more details.
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