National Plant Network 3 gal. Aucuba Green
National Plant Network's grower approved selections take the guesswork out of gardening! Brimming with serrated, dark, leathery green leaves, the Acuba Green offers a dash of tropical flair to a lackluster landscape. Don't let its looks fool you though; this cultivar is a super-hardy evergreen that produces bright red berries from fall until the following spring, followed by small, plum-colored flowers that will last until fall. They are deer, disease, drought, dry soil, heat, heavy shade, and insect-resistant. Little pruning is needed, so you can expect the Acuba to be pretty low-maintenance. Provide a well-draining soil and full to part shade for optimal results. Plant in shade gardens, rock gardens, use as a hedge for privacy in shaded areas, or add it to your favorite container!
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- Offer contains (1) Acuba Green in a 3 gallon grower container
- Mature size 6-10' tall and 4-5' wide; can reach 15' in some conditions
- Best grown in USDA hardiness zones 7-10
- Performs best in dappled sunlight, deep shade, and partial shade
- Produces small, plum colored flowers in the spring, and bright, ornamental red berries from fall to spring
- Can be used in shade gardens, winter gardens, as a hedge for privacy, in containers, or near foundations around homes or buildings
- Best suited for a well-draining soil with high organic matter, loamy clay, or sand
- This plant is considered toxic to humans and pets if ingested
- This product ships year round, please be mindful of active weather when placing orders to avoid temperature related damage
| Brand | National Plant Network |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| Annual/Perennial | Perennial |
| Bloom Color | Purple |
| Botanical Name | Aucuba japonica |
| Container Size | 3 gal. |
| Features | Tolerant to disease, drought, heavy shade, deer, and insects |
| Hardiness Zones | 8 (10 to 20 F), 5 (-20 to -10 F), 4 (-30 to -20 F), 6 (-10 to 0 F), 7 (0 to 10 F) |
| Harvest Season | Spring |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Mature Height | 10 ft. |
| Mature Width | 5 ft. |
| Maximum Time to Germinate | 0 days |
| Maximum Time to Mature | 10 years |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Planting Depth | 10 in. |
| Plant Life Stage | Plant |
| Plant Type | Other |
| Product Height | 10.5 in. |
| Product Length | 28.75 in. |
| Product Weight | 12 lb. |
| Product Width | 10.5 ft. |
| Recommended Planting Time | Spring |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings | 5 ft. |
| Sun Exposure | Part Shade |
| Tree Mature Height Range | 9-12ft |
| Warranty | None |
| Watering Requirements | When Soil is Dry |
| Manufacturer Part Number | TSC2688 |