Description

Spotted Laurel ‘Picturata’ is a dazzling, bold-leaved evergreen shrub that serves as a luminous beacon in shady gardens. Its large, glossy leaves feature a brilliant, solid golden-yellow center surrounded by a wide, irregular dark green margin and occasional green spots within the gold. This striking “reverse variegation” creates an exceptionally bright and dramatic effect. Sharing the legendary toughness of the genus, it thrives in deep shade, drought, and poor soils, making it an unparalleled choice for adding vibrant, year-round color to challenging dark corners.

• Striking Reverse-Variegated Foliage: Features large leaves with a bold, solid golden-yellow center and a contrasting wide, dark green margin, creating maximum visual impact.

• Exceptional Shade Tolerance: The gold center acts like built-in sunlight, making it one of the most effective plants for brightening deep shade.

• Dense, Rounded Habit: Forms a sturdy, compact mound of foliage, slowly reaching 4-6 feet in height and spread.

• Extremely Low Maintenance: Tolerates drought, root competition, air pollution, and requires no pruning. Virtually pest-free.

• Versatile Shade Solution: Ideal as a standalone specimen, for mass planting in dark woodland areas, or in large containers for shaded patios.