Common name:Japanese Aucuba
Botanical name:Aucuba japonica
This shrub is not variegated, but cultivars are variously colored. It can reach a height of 6'-10' tall and similar width.
Designer: David A. Grant | Patio Garden LC 16 |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.