Japanese Aucuba
Aucuba Japonica
Overview
Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba japonica), also known as Gold Dust Plant, is an evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant, glossy green leaves speckled with golden yellow dots. This hardy plant typically reaches 6 to 10 feet in height and spreads 5 to 9 feet. It prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil. Aucubas are excellent for adding a splash of color to shaded areas and are resistant to most pests and diseases.
Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 7–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Deep Shade, Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 7–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 6–8 Ft.
- Mature width
- 4–6 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Cornaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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