Aucuba japonica 'Variegata', Gold Dust, Gold Dust Aucuba, Spotted Laurel, Variegated Gold Dust Plant
Sprinkled with golden, fairy dust atop oblong, shiny green leaves, the Gold Dust Aucuba is a real gem for the shade garden. A beautiful, variegated look up close and a lovely blend of yellow-green from a distance, both stand out in the landscape. You will love the great color and unique texture this evergreen shrub adds to your landscape! You have finally found something perfect for under shade trees where nothing else will grow!
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Hardiness Zone | 7-10 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spacing | 48"-72" (in) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy, Variegated |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Garden Uses | Hedges and Screens, House Plant, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers, Specimen |
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Gold Dust Aucuba
Aucuba japonica 'Variegata', Gold Dust, Gold Dust Aucuba, Spotted Laurel, Variegated Gold Dust Plant
Sprinkled with golden, fairy dust atop oblong, shiny green leaves, the Gold Dust Aucuba is a real gem for the shade garden. A beautiful, variegated look up close and a lovely blend of yellow-green from a distance, both stand out in the landscape. You will love the great color and unique texture this evergreen shrub adds to your landscape! You have finally found something perfect for under shade trees where nothing else will grow! |
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