Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'
GOLD DUST PLANT, SPOTTED LAUREL
Garryaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: second line salt wind, heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
4m

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Pruning: Tip prune for density in spring from a young age.

 
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Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'
GOLD DUST PLANT, SPOTTED LAUREL
Garryaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, clay, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: second line salt wind, heavy frost
3m
Plant habit
 
4m

FEATURES

Flowers: red-purple

Flowering Time: mid spring to late spring

Leaves: dark green; variegated yellow

Ornamental Fruit: red berry


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & formal designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, formal hedge, large planter, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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