Botanical Name: Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'
Common Name: Gold dust plant, Gold dust aucuba Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, dense shrub, with mostly erect branching to form an oval-rounded canopy Height 4-6' Spread 2/3 to equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors partial sun or shade: tolerates full sun at coast Soil prefers a well-mulched, acidic soil; tolerates most Hardiness some frost (zones 4-11, 14-23); prefers mild humid climates Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite on smooth green stems; ovate-oblong to somewhat lanceolate, 3-8" long; bright, shiny green with yellow spots Flowers (plants dioecious): if present, are small, purple, in dense terminal panicles; summer Fruit a drupe; pinkish buff, small, fleshy Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: an excellent medium-large filler for shaded garden locations; valued for its distinctive foliage; tub plant, indoor plant; good for use with ferns, azaleas, camellias, etc. Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular irrigation but can tolerate some drought if grown in shade Fertilizing balanced, in spring Pruning selectively head back to control form Pests/Diseases spider mite, mealybug, scale Special Conditions/Other Origin: East Asia Family: Cornaceae Notes: |
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