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...
Generally, stem cuttings and seeds are the two most popular ways of propagatingAucubaplants. Seeds sown in a cold frame in the autumn usually have the best survival rate. Some growers prefer to root semi-ripe, or immature, stem cuttings in the summer. Nurseries sell the plants in containers...