{"title":"Aucuba","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-shilpot","title":"Aucuba japonica 'Shilpot'","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shilpot' (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egold dust plant, Japanese laurel, spotted laurel) \u003c\/span\u003eis an evergreen shrub with green leaves peppered with multitudes of tiny yellow spots in a uniform pattern. \u003cem\u003e Aucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shilpot' is compact and \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eexcellent in mass plantings, foundation plantings on the north side of your house, or as a specimen.\u003cem\u003e  Aucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shilpot' is a male clone and will pollinate any nearby female \u003cem\u003eAucuba\u003c\/em\u003e plants so they can produce their showy red (some cultivars are white) berries.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAucubas are great plants that will thrive in heavy shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHARDINESS: zones 7b-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXPOSURE: full shade, part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIZE: 3-4'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHIPPING SIZE:  1\/2 gallon container.  15”plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Garden Treasures Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40128172261454,"sku":"2:1:56:15","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/8516\/2062\/products\/image.heic?v=1670353408"},{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-natsu-no-kumo","title":"Aucuba japonica 'Natsu No Kumo' RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Natsu No Kumo' (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egold dust plant, Japanese laurel, spotted laurel) \u003c\/span\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eRARE\u003c\/strong\u003e and unique broadleaf evergreen with green serrated leaves that puts on a stunning show in spring as its new growth emerges creamy white, unlike any other \u003cem\u003eAucuba\u003c\/em\u003e we have seen.  The whitish foliage will slowly fade to green as the leaves mature.  \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 'Natsu No Kumo' is reportedly a female that will produce red berries if a male is nearby, but even without berries, it's worth growing for the spectacular spring foliage.  Aucubas are great plants that will thrive in heavy shade.  Thanks to Mike Chelednik and Bill Pinkham for their photos of mature plants.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHARDINESS:  zones 7b-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXPOSURE:  shade, part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIZE: 4-6'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHIPPING SIZE:  1\/2 gallon pot, 4-6\"plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Garden Treasures Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40147056951374,"sku":"2:1:53f:4","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/8516\/2062\/files\/8D03BB6B-C40E-4CB5-85C2-596862917B37.jpg?v=1756842711"},{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-subaru","title":"Aucuba japonica 'Subaru'","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Subaru' (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egold dust plant, Japanese laurel, spotted laurel) \u003c\/span\u003e is an evergreen shrub with green heavily yellow speckled or yellow heavily speckled green leaves.  \u003cem\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Subaru' is a female clone with red berries and is \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eexcellent in mass plantings, foundation plantings on the north side of your house, or as a specimen. Aucubas are great plants that will thrive in heavy shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHARDINESS:  zones 7b-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXPOSURE:  shade, part sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIZE: 4' x 4'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHIPPING SIZE:  1\/2 gallon pot, 6-8\" plant,  See last photo for example.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Garden Treasures Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40147057344590,"sku":"2","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/8516\/2062\/products\/IMG_1155_94251888-326f-441d-82df-78faeb85008c.jpg?v=1671847760"},{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-little-angel","title":"Aucuba japonica 'Little Angel'","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Angel' (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egold dust plant, Japanese laurel, spotted laurel) is a small shrub with glossy dark green leaves. This beautiful, dwarf, compact plant was  discovered at a nursery in Japan by Ted Stephens.  \u003cem\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Angel' is a female that will produce large red berries as long as there is a male acuba nearby.  Aucubas are great plants that will thrive in heavy shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHARDINESS:  zones 7b-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXPOSURE:  shade, part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIZE: 1.5' H x 3' W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHIPPING SIZE:  1\/2 gallon pot, 12-15\" plant.  See last photo for example.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Garden Treasures Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40147057836110,"sku":"2","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/8516\/2062\/files\/IMG_0236.jpg?v=1701810646"},{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-suruga-benten","title":"Aucuba japonica 'Suruga Benten'","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Suruga Benten' (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egold dust plant, Japanese laurel, spotted laurel) is\u003c\/span\u003e an evergreen shrub with yellow leaves with green splotches. \u003cem\u003e Aucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Suruga Benten' produces bright new foliage that makes it stand out from other Aucuba cultivars. \u003cem\u003e Aucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Suruga Benten' can be used to brighten up otherwise dark areas in the garden and is excellent in mass plantings, foundation plantings on the north side of your house, or as a specimen.  \u003cem\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Suruga Benten' is a 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throughout the winter, making a nice contrast against the yellow\/green foliage. Aucubas are great plants that will thrive in heavy shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHARDINESS:  zones 7-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXPOSURE:  shade, part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIZE: 3' x 4'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHIPPING SIZE:  1\/2 gallon pot, 10-12\"+ plant.  See last photo for example.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Garden Treasures Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40156302147662,"sku":"2","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/8516\/2062\/products\/IMG_7964.jpg?v=1673360128"},{"product_id":"aucuba-fuji-kawa","title":"Aucuba japonica 'Fujikawa'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fujikawa' (gold dust plant, Japanese laurel, spotted laurel) is an evergreen shrub with long, narrow green 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shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHARDINESS:  zones 7-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXPOSURE: shade, part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIZE:  4-5'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHIPPING SIZE:  1\/2 gallon pot.  14-20\" plant. See last photo for example.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Garden Treasures Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199913373774,"sku":"2","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/8516\/2062\/products\/IMG_8509.jpg?v=1678385332"},{"product_id":"aucuba-ooba-nakafu","title":"Aucuba japonica 'Ooba Nakafu'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ooba Nakafu' (gold dust plant, Japanese laurel, spotted laurel) is an evergreen shrub with large serrated green leaves with yellow center.  \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 'Ooba Nakafu', with its large, bold, golden centered leaves will make this variegated selection of aucuba a brilliant addition to your shade garden.  We have not seen fruits on our plants of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ooba Nakafu' so it hasn't yet had a gender reveal party.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHARDINESS:  zones 7-9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEXPOSURE:  shade, part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIZE:  5-6'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHIPPING SIZE:  1\/2 gallon pot.  15-18\" plant.  See last photo for example.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Treasures Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40199921303630,"sku":"2","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/8516\/2062\/products\/IMG_8512.jpg?v=1678385151"},{"product_id":"aucuba-omeiensis","title":"Aucuba omeiensis RARE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAucuba omeiensis\u003c\/em\u003e is a RARE evergreen large shrub or small tree with very large, glossy, serrated leaves.  \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAucuba omeiensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is a stunning large shrub or small tree that is most un aucuba like.  \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAucuba omeiensis\u003c\/em\u003e has extremely large leaves (for an aucuba) that are very thick (almost like thick plastic) with strong serrations. 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