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Gold-dust plant

Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'

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The dense, glossy foliage of this evergreen plant is splattered with yellow. Gold-dust plant can be planted near nearby tree roots, and it responds well to pruning. Combine it with yellow-blooming or variegated plants for appealing color harmonies. -Debra Lee Baldwin, Regional Picks: Southern California, Fine Gardening issue #127

Noteworthy CharacteristicsPoisonous.

CarePlant in average, well-drained soil.

PropagationFrom cuttings.

  • Genus : Aucuba
  • Zones : 10, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • Plant Width : 6 to 10 feet
  • Plant Height : 6 to 10 feet
  • Uses : Containers
  • Tolerance : Deer Tolerant
  • Moisture : Medium Moisture
  • Growth Rate : Moderate
  • Light : Partial Shade to Full Shade
  • Characteristics : Showy Foliage
  • Plant Type : Shrubs
  • Plant Seasonal Interest : Spring Interest

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