Gold Dust Aucuba
Aucuba japonica 'Gold Dust' is a cultivar of the Aucuba japonica, a shrub species native to Japan, China, and Korea. It's an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 5-6 feet tall and wide, with a rounded shape. The leaves of the 'Gold Dust' cultivar are a distinctive green color with bright yellow spots or speckles, resembling a dusting of gold. They're large, glossy, and leathery, providing year-round interest to the landscape. Aucuba japonica 'Gold Dust' prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil. It is a hardy shrub that is tolerant of a range of soil types and can withstand occasional drought. Often used in shade gardens or as a specimen plant, where its striking foliage can add color and interest to a landscape. It is also useful as a hedge or border plant due to its dense growth habit.
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