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Spotted laurel (Aucuba japonica) is a perennial shrub native to the southeastern parts of China, Japan, Korea, and the Nansei-shoto islands, as well as Taiwan. Spotted laurel (Latin: Aucuba japonica) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Spotted laurel is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Spotted laurel is a member native to CHS, JAP, KOR, NNS, and TAI. Spotted laurel thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Spotted laurel grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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