The Japanese laurel ‘Crotonifolia’ is an evergreen shrub, ideal to brighten up a shady corner. The large, slightly toothed, glossy leaves are heavily blotched with golden-yellow.

Height and Spread: 2 x 2m

Position: Full to Partial shade

Soil: Moist but well-drained

Year-round interest.

RHS Award of Garden Merit

Uses: Courtyard. Cottage garden, Coastal, Cut flowers (foliage), Hedging