{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-japanese-laur","title":"Aucuba japonica (Japanese Laurel \/ Gold Dust Plant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAucuba japonica (Japanese Laur)\u003c\/strong\u003e, 'Japanese Laur', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese Laurels (Aucuba japonica) , bold-leaved evergreen for deep shade, with large glossy leaves often gold-spotted ('Variegata') and red winter berries on female plants. One of the few shrubs that thrives in dry shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart shade to deep shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 7 to 10. Tolerates drought and dry shade once established. Need male and female plants for berry production. Generally trouble-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider \u003cstrong\u003eMahonia aquifolium\u003c\/strong\u003e (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), \u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphus lewisii\u003c\/strong\u003e (Mock Orange), or \u003cstrong\u003eHolodiscus discolor\u003c\/strong\u003e (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Armitage","offer_id":43999507742808,"sku":"01004592","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/dragonflyfarmlanglois.com\/products\/aucuba-japonica-japanese-laur","provider":"Dragonfly Farm \u0026 Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}