Hosaba Hoshifu Aucuba Zones|9-11 so it is an excellent

so it is an excellent option to include in your yard if you have a large deer population

Full to partial sun and moist but well drained soil

reaches 6 to 8 ft

ranging Zones 5 to 9 for cold hardiness

he could get sick

Hosaba Hoshifu Aucuba Zones|9-11 so it is an excellentAucuba japonica 'Hosoba Hoshifu', also known as Japanese Laurel, is an attractive evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, leathery leaves boldly splashed with golden yellow spots. This shade loving plant brings brightness and texture to the darkest corners of the garden, adding a lush, tropical look year round. In spring, small clusters of deep purple flowers appear, adding a subtle accent to the foliage, followed by bright red berries on female plants