Japanese Aucuba

Aucuba Japonica

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Overview

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba japonica), also known as Gold Dust Plant, is an evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant, glossy green leaves speckled with golden yellow dots. This hardy plant typically reaches 6 to 10 feet in height and spreads 5 to 9 feet. It prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil. Aucubas are excellent for adding a splash of color to shaded areas and are resistant to most pests and diseases.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 7–10Climate Temperate

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba japonica)

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 6–8 Ft.
Mature width: 4–6 Ft.

Classification

Family: Cornaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba japonica); this hardy plant typically reaches 6 to 10 feet in height and spreads 5 to 9, image 53

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — also known as Gold Dust Plant; leathery leaves can reach up to 8 inches long and are a deep green, image 54

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — glossy green leaves speckled with golden yellow dots; requiring minimal pruning to maintain its shape and can, image 55

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — is a striking evergreen shrub that adds a touch of exotic elegance to any landscape; inconspicuous purplish, image 84

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — It prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil; is a striking evergreen shrub that adds a touch of, image 83

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — This hardy plant typically reaches 6 to 10 feet in height and spreads 5 to 9 feet; shrub with purple and red, image 56

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — It prefers partial to full shade and well-drained soil; is a striking evergreen shrub that adds a touch of, image 57

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — is a striking evergreen shrub that adds a touch of exotic elegance to any landscape; inconspicuous purplish, image 58

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — Commonly known as the 'Gold Dust Plant' for its splattered golden variegation; consider its preference for, image 59

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — it is a versatile and hardy addition that thrives in USDA zones 7 through 10; japanese Aucuba (Aucuba japonica), image 60

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — With a mature height and spread of about 6 to 10 feet; it is a versatile and hardy addition that thrives in, image 61

Japanese Aucuba (Aucuba Japonica) — it is an excellent choice for creating focal points or for use as a handsome hedge.<br><br>Its glossy; it grows, image 62

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