Variegated Japanese Aucuba Zelkova Low Maintenance: Needs minimal pruning

Low Maintenance: Needs minimal pruning and looks intentional with simple cleanup and good drainage

slightly acidic soil with organic matter

infrequent watering only during drought

Mature Size: Typically 50 to 60 feet tall and 40 to 50 feet wide

or native-style evergreen

Variegated Japanese Aucuba Zelkova Low Maintenance: Needs minimal pruningVariegated Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba japonica 'Variegata') Variegated Japanese Aucuba is a shade loving evergreen shrub that brightens dark corners with glossy green leaves splashed and speckled in gold. It is a reliable way to add year round color under trees, along north facing foundations, and in protected courtyards where many shrubs struggle. The foliage keeps shaded beds looking more finished through winter, even when flowers are gone. With decent