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Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'
Japanese Laurel, Gold Dust Plant
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.
Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.