Aucuba japonica 'Pepperspot' (PBR)
spotted laurel
- Position: full sun to full shade
- Soil: any garden soil (except waterlogged soils)
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A tough and reliable evergreen, with lustrous green foliage that is generously freckled with small creamy yellow spots. - 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.