Aucuba Japonica Pepperspot (PBR) | 2L Pot

A robust evergreen shrub with pale-green leaves speckled with cream variegation. Position: full sun to full shade Soil: tolerates most (apart from waterlogged) Rate of growth: fast Hardiness: fully hardy Peppered with small yellow spots on bright green, toothed, waxy, evergreen leaves, ‘Pepperspot’ is is a male form with discrete maroon flowers and four bright yellow stamens in spring. Suitable for planting in a wide range of locations in the garden from full sun to full shade, this versatile shrub will offer excellent all-year-round impact within the border. Garden care: To promote bushy growth cut back straggly branches in spring. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant after pruning.