Gold Dust Aucuba

Gold Dust Aucuba – Lush Evergreen Foliage with Vibrant Golden Speckles ✨🌿

Botanical Name: Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate (6–12 inches per year)
Mature Height: 4–6 feet
Mature Width: 4–6 feet
Sunlight: Partial shade to full shade
Hardiness Zones: 7–10
Soil Preference: Well-drained, moist, acidic to neutral soils

🌱 Product Description:

The Gold Dust Aucuba is a stunning evergreen shrub prized for its lush, deep green foliage splashed with golden-yellow speckles, resembling a spray of gold dust. This shade-loving beauty adds year-round color to dark garden corners, making it perfect for foundation plantings, woodland gardens, or as a striking accent plant.

With its dense, bushy growth, Gold Dust Aucuba is an ideal hedge, border, or container plant, offering low-maintenance, drought-tolerant beauty that thrives even in poor soils. This deer-resistant shrub is also an excellent choice for urban landscapes, tolerating pollution and heat with ease.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:

✔ Year-Round Evergreen Beauty: Vibrant gold-flecked foliage brightens shady spaces
✔ Thrives in Shade: One of the best shrubs for low-light gardens
✔ Drought & Heat Tolerant: Low-maintenance and adaptable to various conditions
✔ Deer & Pest Resistant: Foliage remains intact even in high-browse areas
✔ Versatile & Compact: Perfect for hedges, borders, containers, or as a standout accent

🌿 Best Uses:

• Shade Garden Accent – Adds a pop of color in low-light areas

• Foundation Planting – Perfect for entryways and home landscaping

• Evergreen Hedge or Border – Provides year-round interest and structure

• Container Gardening – Thrives in pots for patios, balconies, and walkways

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We carefully nurture, select, and ship each Gold Dust Aucuba to ensure it arrives healthy and ready to thrive in your landscape. Order yours today and bring a touch of golden elegance to your garden!