This compact evergreen delivers year-round appeal with glossy dark foliage, delicate chocolate-purple spring flowers, and abundant white berries. As a female cultivar, berry production is enhanced when planted alongside a male specimen. Hardy and adaptable, it performs well in sun or partial shade across varied soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for mixed borders, screening, or specimen planting in Canadian landscapes.
Details
Botanical Name
Aucuba japonica 'Leucocarpa'
Common Name
Leucocarpa Japanese Laurel
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
5 feet
Max Spread
5 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Chocolate Purple
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid to Late Spring
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Full Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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