A tough, medium sized evergreen shrub, Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' has glossy, dark green leaves with patches of colourful yellow variegation. Although usually grown as a foliage plant this has small purple-red flowers in spring.
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' is a tough and reliable shrub for sun or shade but known for tolerating difficult positions such as dry, heavy shade quite well.
Position: Full sun or shade. Will tolerate heavy shade well.
Habit: Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' grows to be a small to medium sized, rounded shrub.
Notes: Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' is tolerant of atmospheric pollution, making it a good choice of shrub for an urban gardens.