Overwintering guide
How to overwinter aucuba japonica crotonifolia
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills aucuba japonica crotonifolia in winter
Cutting aucuba japonica crotonifolia hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
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Overwintering aucuba japonica crotonifolia — FAQ
Does aucuba japonica crotonifolia need to come indoors for winter?
Aucuba japonica Crotonifolia is hardy to roughly USDA zone 7 — winter lows around -18°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Aucuba japonica Crotonifolia is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move aucuba japonica crotonifolia for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water aucuba japonica crotonifolia in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills aucuba japonica crotonifolia over winter?
Cutting aucuba japonica crotonifolia hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.