LIMITED - Variegated Japanese Spotted Laurel 40/50cm 3L Pot Hedging Plant Pot Grown

40/50cm 3L pot grown Aucuba japonica Variegated is a hardy evergreen hedging shrub with glossy green leaves splashed with golden-yellow variegation, ideal for UK privacy screens, shaded boundaries, and year-round planting. Key Characteristics Height supplied: 35-45cm in a 3 litre pot Ultimate height/spread: 1.5-3m Evergreen with dense, decorative variegated foliage Produces small purple-red flowers in spring, followed by red berries on female plants if pollinated Planting & Position Suitable for sun, partial shade, or full shade Tolerates most well-drained soil types Excellent for boundary hedges, shaded gardens, driveways, and screening Maintenance & Care Moderate growth rate; trim once or twice yearly for shape Low maintenance requirements once established Frequently Asked Questions Is Variegated Japanese Spotted Laurel suitable as a privacy hedge in the UK? Yes, its dense evergreen habit and bold variegated foliage provide year-round privacy and screening in most UK gardens. How does Variegated Japanese Spotted Laurel compare with common laurel? Aucuba has a more decorative, spotted leaf appearance and is especially useful in shaded areas, though it grows more slowly than common laurel. Will it grow in shade and moist soils? Yes, Aucuba japonica is highly shade tolerant and will grow in most soils, though it performs best in well-drained ground. Growth and maintenance needs? Slow to moderate annual growth; clip lightly in spring or early autumn to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Year-round planting suitability? Delivered pot-grown for safe planting at any time of year except during severe ground frost.