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New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 82, Issue 6, 15 June 1951, Page 537

' Aiicuba japonica ' A VERY hardy evergreen shrub with laurel-like leaves, -or, Aucuba japonica bears male and female flowers on separate Wllgißg,. ™ bushes, and when both are grown near together the female bush . . liMSife. produces clusters of bright red berries in winter. It is a valuable h... Ijllgglggk addition to the berry-bearing shrubs cultivated for their decorative - eWIBIW' display in the home and garden. It grows about 6ft. high and is easy to cultivate, thriving in ordinary soil, chalky or otherwise. ♦ It is considered one of the best evergreen shrubs for growing in . • shady places, in tubs, under trees, and in town gardens where the '■ PC'Sr' ' ar s often close and smoky. Other varieties bear spotted and Ire” 'W* ’ --iß'-k, distinctive ornamental foliage. The only pruning that may be -r Tally * \ ' i "" necessary is a shortening back of excessive growth during I" ' ! W November. x y „ x'y Sa-; - y - Z Plants may be propagated from cuttings made in autumn from # 1 ~ Ji' V*. "~ '' the ends of the shoots and inserted in sandy soil in a cold frame -A B ' M|E or sheltered border. Ripe seeds may be sown Jin. deep in a „ Mft. BIT V HI cold frame. -H. P. THOMAS, Vegetable Instructor, ■* o*, !>> ~ Department of Agriculture, Wanganui W~LL.> Photograph t>y Broadway Studios.