Attractive to pollinators and birds
'Sweetheart' is relatively low-maintenance once established
usually ripening in late summer
twisted needles
which makes it ideal for gardens where space is a premium or where a more controlled growth is desired
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' - 60-70cm, 12lt Alnus Attractive to pollinators and birdsAucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' is a compact, medium sized, evergreen shrub. It has large, leathery, glossy, green leaves with yellow speckles. Crotonifolia is a female variety that can have small, inconspicuous flowers followed by attractive, red barriers, if pollinated by a male plant. It likes neutral to acidic soil, moist but well drained, but can tolerate any type of soil. It thrives in full shade or partial shade. It is very adaptable, resistant