桃葉珊瑚屬常綠灌木，原產於中國華東各省及臺灣、韓國、日本。主枝直立；對生橢圓形革質葉，葉緣有疏鋸齒。園藝栽培多為葉片有黃色斑點的斑葉品種。紫紅色花瓣4枚，紅色果實橢圓形。開花期春季，結果期冬至春季。

An evergreen shrub in the genus Aucuba, native to East China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. Limb erect; leaves opposite, elliptic and leathery, margin sparsely serrated. Cultivars are mostly variegated leaves mottled with yellow. Four purplish red petals, red fruits oval. Flowering in spring and fruiting from winter to spring.

適合半日照溫暖環境，高濕度可以促進生長。不耐曬也不耐旱，夏季尤其要注意充足澆水。介質要使用保水能力較佳的土壤。春至秋季每季施用一次長效性綜合肥料。隨時修剪過密枝與徒長枝。繁殖使用扦插或播種法。

The plant grows well in partial sun and warm environment and thrives best in high humidity. As the plant is not tolerant to strong sun exposure nor drought, proper water use in summer is critical. Soils with good water retention capacity are preferred. Apply long-active compound fertilizer once a season from spring to autumn. Trim off excessive branches and water sprouts whenever necessary. Propagated by cuttings or seeds.

耐陰的特性使它常被用於光線陰暗的建築物中庭、側院等位置。因為斑葉種明亮的葉色，即使種植於遮蔭處也能有良好的觀賞效果。果實色澤豔麗，能吸引鳥類取食。

The shade-tolerant plant is commonly planted in atriums or side yards of buildings lacking of natural light. The variegated cultivars with bright color are highly ornamental even if they are planted in the shade. The colorful fruits can attract fruit-eating birds.