Aucuba japonica 'Gold Dust'
Common Name: Aucuba
Type: Evergreen shrub Family: Garryaceae Hardiness Zone: 6-10 Sunlight: Semi to deeper shade Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Organic-rich Moisture: Average moisture, well-drained Plant Height x Width: 6-8' x 6-8' Leaf: Gold-spotted, ovate leaves 8" long Flower: Purple flower, followed by red berries Bloom Time: Spring Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: Take out old stems, can be pruned hard Landscape use: Shrub borders Pest and Disease: No serious problems Native Range: Japan Planting Instructions: Can become chlorotic in too much sun Propagation: Softwood, semi-hardwood cuttings |