Aucuba (which is spelled by some as Acuba) is a genus that traditionally held 3 species (Aucuba japonica, Aucuba chinensis, and Aucuba himalaica) but which has recently been expanded to 10 species. Aucubas are shrubs or small trees native to Asia from the Himalayas in the west, through Ch...
Japanese Laurel – Aucuba Japonica Almost all Aucuba Plants grown in gardens are varieties of this species, native to China and Korea as well as Japan. It grows in forests, along streams and in gorges, and among rocks. Wild plants have plain green leaves, while all garden plants show some...