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Aucuba, Dentata Aucuba, Serrated Aucuba, Toothed Aucuba 'Serratifolia'

Aucubajaponica

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Genus

Aucuba (AWK-yoo-bah)

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Species

japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Textured

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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gtr1017

Roanoke, VA | March 2009 | positive

This plant did well over winter, 0 °F with heavy winds the plant suffered only minor tip burn to new growth. A nice medium size evergre...Read More

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