Japanese Aucuba

Range

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer

Shrubs

Light

Part shade Dappled shade Full shade

Moisture

Dry Well drained Moist Wet

Soil

Sand Loam Clay Organic

Drought tolerant

Yes

Resists

Heavy shade Pollution Salt

Habit

Arching Dense Erect Rounded

Plant type

Perennial Shrub Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.