LIMITED - Variegated Japanese Spotted Laurel 40/50cm 3L Pot Hedging Plant Pot Grown

40/50cm 3L pot grown Aucuba japonica Variegated is a hardy evergreen hedging shrub with glossy green leaves splashed with golden-yellow variegation, ideal for UK privacy screens, shaded boundaries, and year-round planting.

Key Characteristics

• Height supplied: 35-45cm in a 3 litre pot
• Ultimate height/spread: 1.5-3m
• Evergreen with dense, decorative variegated foliage
• Produces small purple-red flowers in spring, followed by red berries on female plants if pollinated

Planting & Position

• Suitable for sun, partial shade, or full shade
• Tolerates most well-drained soil types
• Excellent for boundary hedges, shaded gardens, driveways, and screening

Maintenance & Care

• Moderate growth rate; trim once or twice yearly for shape
• Low maintenance requirements once established

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Variegated Japanese Spotted Laurel  suitable as a privacy hedge in the UK? Yes, its dense evergreen habit and bold variegated foliage provide year-round privacy and screening in most UK gardens.
• How does Variegated Japanese Spotted Laurel  compare with common laurel? Aucuba has a more decorative, spotted leaf appearance and is especially useful in shaded areas, though it grows more slowly than common laurel.
• Will it grow in shade and moist soils? Yes, Aucuba japonica is highly shade tolerant and will grow in most soils, though it performs best in well-drained ground.
• Growth and maintenance needs? Slow to moderate annual growth; clip lightly in spring or early autumn to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
• Year-round planting suitability? Delivered pot-grown for safe planting at any time of year except during severe ground frost.