Menu
+ Add

Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'

Japanese Laurel, Gold Dust Plant

Plant photo of: Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'
Previous Photo     Next Photo
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

The shiny, green leaves dotted and speckled with gold make this a beautiful evergreen shrub perfect for areas with heavy shade. Overall, this shrub exhibits moderate growth habits.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Gold, Green, Yellow, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Tropical

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.