Aucuba japonica is a reliable plant with narrow leaves loved by many.  It is able to endure cold winters as well as hot summers.  It is resistant to pollution and is often grown into a screening or hedge plant.

Even though it is drought-resistant, regular watering with an added top layer of mulch around roots will help it grow into an appealing-looking plant.  Often used for indoor or container planting.

All parts of this plant are mildly poisonous.

• Tolerates temperatures as low as -20°c
• Estimated height: 4m
• Estimated width: 2m
• Drought resistant