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Aucuba japonica Hosoba Hoshifu

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. 

Height 5 Feet

Spread 4 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 7

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