Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba

Aucuba Japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike'

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Overview

The Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba (Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike') is a vibrant evergreen shrub known for its glossy, gold-speckled leaves. It reaches up to 6 feet in height and spreads approximately 5 feet wide. This low-maintenance plant thrives in part to full shade and prefers well-drained soil. Its robust nature and bold variegation make it an excellent choice for accent planting and shaded foundation beds in USDA zones 7-9.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 7–9Climate Temperate

Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike') — Goldstrike Aucuba (Aucuba japonica 'Mr

Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike') — Goldstrike') is a vibrant evergreen shrub known for its glossy, gold-speckled leaves

Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike') — It reaches up to 6 feet in height and spreads approximately 5 feet wide

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–8 Ft.
Mature width: 6–8 Ft.

Classification

Family: Cornaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike') — Goldstrike Aucuba (Aucuba japonica 'Mr

Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike') — Goldstrike') is a vibrant evergreen shrub known for its glossy, gold-speckled leaves

Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike') — It reaches up to 6 feet in height and spreads approximately 5 feet wide

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