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Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'
Gold Dust Plant
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany/Devine
Description
The shiny, green leaves dotted and speckled with gold make this a beautiful evergreen shrub perfect for areas with heavy shade. Overall this shrub exhibits moderate growth habits.
Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.