Hedges Direct 
Spotted Laurel Hedge Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'
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1. Select Your Root Type
Bare Roots
Soil-free and seasonal (Nov–Mar), great value for bulk planting in winter.
Root Balls
Larger plants with soil-wrapped roots—ideal for strong, mature growth in cold months.
Pot Grown
Available year-round with established roots, for flexible, reliable planting.
Instant Hedging
Ready-grown hedges for quick privacy and instant garden impact.
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Pot Grown
From £5.99
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EVERGREEN
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS BERRIES
HAS FLOWERS (Purple)
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' Hedge Plants
Acububa japonica 'Crotonifolia' embraces colour and structure throughout the year. It is the ideal choice of plant for your garden or outdoor space if you are looking to create a formal hedge. One of the key benefits to Spotted Laurel is that it is pollution tolerant, making it suitable and highly recommended in urban and suburban gardens. Spotted Laurel hedging grows on average 20-40cm per year, and we advise pruning this shrub to maintain shape during spring.
Acububa japonica 'Crotonifolia' is a reliable garden plant, as it grows well in most soil conditions, unlike other variegated species. Spotted Laurel will not lose its variegation even in shaded areas. However, please note, Acububa japonica 'Crotonifolia' is not suitable for extremely wet sites.
Like with other Laurel hedging, except Bay Laurel), the leaves and berries are harmful if eaten. If you are looking to grow a plant that provides edible produce such as berries, we have a variety of hedges with berries available to buy online or over the phone.
Whilst Spotted Laurel is a favourable choice from the Laurel family, Hedges Direct has other species available.These include Cherry Laurel, Portuguese Laurel, Laurel Etna, Compact Laurel and Laurel Caucasica. Please take a look at our Laurel Hedging Guide for more information.
Hedges Direct also has an extensive collection of Hedging with Colourful Foliage and Evergreen Hedging Plants available to buy online or over the phone.
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' and the Laurel Hedging family are available to buy all-year-round.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
Ensure you buy root grow and fertiliser with your plants at the time of purchase
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Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
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Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly