Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie'

Japanese laurel

• Position: full sun to full shade
• Soil: any garden soil (except waterlogged soils)
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: April
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Lustrous, dark green leaves and small clusters of red-purple flowers in April and May, followed by large, bright red berries. This compact Japanese laurel is perfect for a small shady site. Tolerant of dry shade and urban-pollution, it's best planted alongside a 'male' variety to ensure a good crop of berries.
  
  
• Garden care: To promote bushy growth prune straggly branches in spring. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant after pruning.