How do you care for aucuba?

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1. How do you care for aucuba?
2. How fast does aucuba grow?
3. Can you prune aucuba japonica?
4. Is aucuba an evergreen?
5. Is aucuba japonica poisonous to dogs?
6. Can aucuba tolerate sun?
7. How do you shape aucuba japonica?
8. What looks good with aucuba?
9. Is aucuba japonica Crotonifolia poisonous?
10. Is aucuba japonica toxic?
11. Are aucuba fast growing?
12. When can I move aucuba japonica?
13. What goes well with aucuba japonica?
14. Is aucuba winter hardy?
15. Does aucuba japonica like shade?
16. Is aucuba japonica Crotonifolia poisonous to dogs?
17. Is aucuba poisonous to humans?
18. Is aucuba toxic to humans?
19. Can aucuba take sun?
20. Can you move aucuba japonica?

How do you care for aucuba?

Clean up plants as necessary by snipping off broken, dead, and diseased foliage and twigs. Aucuba shrubs have moderate drought tolerance, but they grow best in moist soil. Water often enough to keep the soil moderately moist using cold water. Hot water from a hose that has been left in the sun can encourage disease.

How fast does aucuba grow?

Aucuba grows slowly, taking 10 to 20 years to reach a mature height of 6 to 10 feet and spreading to cover a 4- to 6-feet diameter; under ideal conditions, it can reach more than 15 feet tall.

Can you prune aucuba japonica?

Due to the slow growth rate, Aucuba japonica rarely requires trimming. Although the plant needs little maintenance, it does respond well to pruning to maintain size and a compact form. The plant is a broadleaf evergreen, which should be pruned in early spring for best results.

Is aucuba an evergreen?

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Is aucuba japonica poisonous to dogs?

ANSWER: I'm no expert on this subject but my research indicates that Spotted Laurels (aucuba) are only mildly poisonous to dogs. ... The common laurel (and there are many different types) however, does appear to be significantly more poisonous and a seizure after eating any part of the bush is quite likely.

Can aucuba tolerate 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.

How do you shape aucuba japonica?

As for reshaping and resizing an overgrown aucuba, most people would just shear them back to the desired size at the end of winter. That'll work, but I think a better way is to use hand-pruners to first thin out excess and crossing branches, then prune back the remaining branches by about one-third.

What looks good with aucuba?

In the tropical-style garden, group aucubas boldly with fatsias, hostas or plantain lilies. In both the tropical and woodland settings, use the variegated forms with blue hydrangeas. The combination is a little gaudy but very colorful. Bedding plants also work quite well as companions.

Is aucuba japonica Crotonifolia poisonous?

Is Aucuba 'Crotonifolia' poisonous? Aucuba 'Crotonifolia' can be toxic.

Is aucuba japonica toxic?

Major Toxicity: These plants may cause serious illness or death. If ingested, immediately call the Poison Control Center -- (800) -- or your doctor....Toxic Plants (by common name)

Toxic plants: Common name	Scientific name	Toxicity class
Aucuba, Japanese	Aucuba japonica	2
Autumn crocus	Colchicum autumnale	1,4
Azalea	Rhododendron spp.	1

Are aucuba fast growing?

Gold Dust Aucuba will grow to be about 10 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

When can I move aucuba japonica?

I believe you are referring to an Aucuba japonica, sometimes called Japanese Aucuba. This slow growing evergreen can be transplanted in early spring. It requires a shady spot (both summer and winter) with a moist yet not soggy soil that is high in organic matter. A location protected from wind is also preferable.

What goes well with aucuba japonica?

When purchasing your aucuba plant at the garden store, check the plant tag for whether it is a female or male shrub. RECOMMENDED COMPANION PLANT: An azalea and rhododendron garden accompanied with an aucuba shrub with its variegated leaf adds interest when the rhododendron flowers have faded.

Is aucuba winter hardy?

Winter hardy to USDA Zones 7-9 where this shrub is best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Plants need significant amounts of shade in hot summer climates (young leaves will often burn in full sun).

Does aucuba japonica like shade?

Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' is a versatile evergreen shrub suitable for almost anywhere in the garden. ... Like all aucuba varieties, 'Crotonifolia' will grow in shade, although its gold-blotched and finely-speckled leaves colour best in full sun. It thrives in most soils, including dry ground near hedges and trees.

Is aucuba japonica Crotonifolia poisonous to dogs?

ANSWER: I'm no expert on this subject but my research indicates that Spotted Laurels (aucuba) are only mildly poisonous to dogs. ... The common laurel (and there are many different types) however, does appear to be significantly more poisonous and a seizure after eating any part of the bush is quite likely.

Is aucuba poisonous to humans?

5Spotted Laurel (Aucuba japonica 'Variegata') Berries are poisonous if ingested.

Is aucuba toxic to humans?

Major Toxicity: These plants may cause serious illness or death. If ingested, immediately call the Poison Control Center -- (800) -- or your doctor....Toxic Plants (by common name)

Toxic plants: Common name	Scientific name	Toxicity class
Aucuba, Japanese	Aucuba japonica	2
Autumn crocus	Colchicum autumnale	1,4
Azalea	Rhododendron spp.	1

Can aucuba take 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.

Can you move aucuba japonica?

I believe you are referring to an Aucuba japonica, sometimes called Japanese Aucuba. This slow growing evergreen can be transplanted in early spring. It requires a shady spot (both summer and winter) with a moist yet not soggy soil that is high in organic matter. A location protected from wind is also preferable.