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Aucuba japonica 'Cho Dai Ji'

Japanese Aucuba

Plant Type:

BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBS

Aucuba japonica 'Cho Dai Ji' - A new and still quite rare Japanese Aucuba with all satine dark green leaves irregularly variegated with streaks, splotches and splashes of gold. Content in open to dappled shade plant 'Cho Dai Ji' in fertile, draining soil. It will likely grow larger in warmer climes. Cutting grown.


Height:

4-6 ft

Spread:

4-6 ft

Zone:

6b to 9
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Characteristics and Attributes for Aucuba japonica 'Cho Dai Ji'

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Four Seasons

Autumn Interest

  • Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Shade Tolerant
  • Dappled Shade

Attributes

  • Specimen
  • Woodland
  • Foundation
  • Greenhouse / Alpine House
  • Labyrinth
  • Border
  • Accent
  • Shrub Border
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Potted Plant

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Draining

Origins

  • Japan
  • 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.