Chinese Aucuba (Aucuba Chinensis) is a perennial shrub in the Garryaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Aucuba chinensis is a shrub or small tree native to southern China, Taiwan, Burma, and northern Vietnam, growing typically up to 6 meters tall with thick, dark green leaves.