Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Garryaceae

Genus:

Aucuba

Species:

Aucuba himalaica var. dolichophylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

purple, maroon

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate slowly and erratically; fresh seed germinates best. Removing fleshy fruit coating may improve germination rates.

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