Aucuba
Aucuba
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Aucuba japonica
Aucuba japonica
Gold Dust Plant; Japanese Laurel
East Asia
4
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6 feet
4
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6 feet
Full Shade
Part Sun/Shade
Medium
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About This Plant
Full shade to dappled shade, protected from hot sun; evergreen. A classic foliage plant, with big glossy leaves splattered with yellow flecks (“Gold Dust” is a popular cultivar). In some cases its stems can grow up to 5′ or more, but typically it keeps a much lower profile around cast-iron plant, liriope and other frequent companions. Variegated varieties are commercially available.
Aucuba isn’t a classic watersaver plant, since it prefers semi-moist soil, but it’s ideal for that shady spot near the Paseo del Rio (or the AC condensate drain).
Maintenance
Light grooming if needed. Direct summer sun can damage leaves.
Features
Plant Type:
Small Shrub
Size:
4-6' H, 4-6' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Shade, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Well drained
Wildlife:
Flower Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
February, March
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Aspidistra elatior
Piper auritum
Cyrtomium falcatum
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