Name: Aucuba japonica 'Hosoba Hoshifu'
Brand: GoBuyPlants®
SKU: 55103
Price: 61.75 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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Light up deep shade with narrow, gold-speckled evergreen foliage that stays colorful throughout the year.

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3 GALLON

Quantity

Georgia Grown

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Sun Exposure: Part Sun , Full Shade
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9
Spacing: 4'
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate

Botanical Name: Aucuba japonica 'Hosoba Hoshifu'
Common Name: Hosoba Hoshifu Aucuba (Japanese Laurel)
Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub
Mature Height: 5'–6'
Mature Width: Not reliably documented; allow approximately 4'–6' pending verification
Bloom Color: Purple-Maroon (Inconspicuous)
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Foliage: Narrow, Glossy Green Leaves with Yellow Speckling; Evergreen
Growth Habit: Upright, Bushy
Pollinator Friendly: Limited; Small Flowers May Attract Pollinating Insects

Gold-speckled evergreen foliage
Performs well in part sun to full shade
Bold texture for dark garden areas
Tolerates pruning well
Useful for screens and foundation plantings

Light up deep shade with narrow, gold-speckled evergreen foliage that stays colorful throughout the year. This shade-loving shrub provides bold texture and reliable evergreen structure where many plants struggle. Its distinctive narrow leaves are marked with golden spotting, creating a bright accent for woodland gardens and protected foundation beds.

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.

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