Aucuba japonica 'Ogon-no-Tsuki' is one of the finest variegated cultivars of the Japanese laurel in our extensive collection. We appreciate its slow growth rate which makes it very suitable for this smaller section of the garden. The beautiful evergreen foliage becomes a center point in winter, especially if you get a fruit set. Aucubas are easy to grow in average to dry compost amended soils. They prefer light shade to morning sun conditions, afternoon sun may scorch the foliage. Since all part