Aucuba japonica 'Marmorata' ~ Marmorata Japanese Aucuba encore Watch for rabbits

Watch for rabbits

gravely well-drained soils

Eggplants are very sensitive to cold so do not transplant until the soil temperatures at night are consistently above 65F

May brown out if there is too much or not enough water

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Aucuba japonica 'Marmorata' ~ Marmorata Japanese Aucuba encore Watch for rabbitsMarmorata Japanese Aucuba is a dense shade loving evergreen shrub sporting waxy rich green foliage heavily speckled with bright yellow. If pollinated the tiny spring flowers give way to bright red berries that ripen in fall and last until spring. Prefers rich, moist and well drained soils. Deer resistant. Type: Shrub Height: 4' 6' Spread: 3 5 Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 10 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: