About
Aucuba japonica 'Angelon' is a dense evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of approximately 1.5 meters. Its foliage consists of broad, sturdy, glossy leaves that have a subtle serration and are deep green, prominently speckled with yellow. In spring, the plant produces clusters of small flowers that range in color from red to purple. If pollination occurs, female specimens will bear bright red berries in late summer and autumn.
About the genus
Aucuba are dioecious evergreen shrubs characterized by simple, leathery foliage, with numerous cultivars showcasing attractive variegation. Male plants produce small purple flowers, while female specimens bear large, glossy red berries afterward.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 1-1.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
- Toxicity
- Fruit is ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Fruit is ornamental - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Will grow in almost any soil or situation except soil prone to waterlogging. Good for difficult planting positions, tolerant of dry soil, pollution and salt winds. Plant male and female plants together to ensure berries
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1; trim hedges in spring; shrubs may be renovated by hard pruning in spring
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings from late summer to autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus