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Aucuba japonica 'Salicifolia'
Japanese Aucuba
Plant Type:
BROADLEAF EVERGREEN SHRUBSAucuba japonica ‘Salicifolia’ – Serrated dark green leaves on this long-leafed but somewhat narrow form. In youth I cannot distinguish ‘Salicifolia’ with ‘Lancifolia’... but perhaps I need to look closer, little grasshopper. This is a female form. 'Salicifolia' may grow larger down south. Spring planting would be wise unless to be pot grown in a conservatory.
Characteristics and Attributes for Aucuba japonica 'Salicifolia'
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Four Seasons
Autumn Interest
- Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
- Shade
- Dappled Shade
Attributes
- Massing
- Potted Plant
- Shrub Border
- Border
- Specimen
- Woodland
- Hedge
- Foliage
- Greenhouse / Alpine House
- Hedgerow
- Drought Tolerant
- Evergreen
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.