Aucuba japonica 'Hosoba Hoshifu'

Aucuba

'Hosoba Hoshifu' Aucuba is a showy evergreen for shady locations, with long narrow shiny green leaves speckled liberally with bright yellow spots.  'Hosoba Hoshifu' is a female Aucuba, which produces shiny red long lasting fruit when planted near a male form (most green and yellow Aucubas are male).  The fruit is large and very showy as it persists throughout the winter.  Plant in a sheltered spot protected from winter winds and afternoon sun. 

  • Category: Woody Ornamentals
  • Alternate Cultivar: Hosoba Hoshifu
  • Hardiness Zone: 7
  • Height: 5 Feet
  • Spread: 4 Feet
Qty Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
0 Aucuba japonica Hosoba Hoshifu #3 (narrow leaf, variegated) 35 4/23 Login for pricing
Substitutions are Available
Winter Interest
Foliage
Fruit
Soil Conditions
Dry
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Tolerance
Dry Shade Tolerant
Foliage Color
Variegated: Green/Yellow