Q: My spotted aucuba bush is at least 30 years old. It appears to be healthy in spite of getting some black leaves in the early springtime. The problem is the bush is overgrown and out of shape.
Could ... Aucuba Japonica, Japanese laurel, is an Asian shrub valued for its tolerance of heavy shade and large, often colorful evergreen leaves. The female Aucuba produces clusters of large berries that turn ... Dear Neil: How should I prune my aucuba plant?
pruning aucuba, It is too tall, but I am afraid I’ll ruin it if I cut it very much. Answer: Prune it one stem at a time. Make each cut in a way that the remaining leaves ... Seattle Times: Aucuba is one tough customer; how good is your soil? If you’re having difficulty finding a shrub that will survive in dry shade, especially underneath giant evergreens that suck up every inch of available moisture, give Aucuba japonica a try.
pruning aucuba, Hardy to ... Q: My aucuba shrub has many blackened leaves. About half are either totally black or have black spots. What is going on? Cindy MacNabb, Decatur A: I’ll bet dollars to doughnuts that your aucuba has ... The Daily Reflector: Matthew Stevens: Aucuba's foliage can be appreciated in and out of the garden Matthew Stevens: Aucuba's foliage can be appreciated in and out of the garden
