Name: Aucuba Golden King
Brand: GoBuyPlants®
SKU: 51103
Price: 61.75 USD
Availability: InStock

Aucuba Golden King bush with variegated green and yellow leaves, part of GoBuyPlants® bushes and trees collection.

Aucuba Golden King bush with vibrant yellow and green variegated leaves, healthy foliage, and dense growth pattern.

USDA Zones

Mature Height

Mature Width

Sun Exposure

Water Needs

Soil

$61.75

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Add bold gold-splashed foliage and dependable evergreen privacy to shaded areas of the landscape.

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Size

3 GALLON

Quantity

Georgia Grown

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Sun Exposure: Part Sun , Full Shade
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 9
Spacing: 7'
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate

Botanical Name: Aucuba japonica 'Golden King'
Common Name: Golden King Aucuba (Japanese Laurel)
Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub
Mature Height: 5'–8'
Mature Width: 5'–8'
Bloom Color: Purple-Maroon (Inconspicuous)
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Foliage: Glossy Dark Green with Abundant Golden-Yellow Blotches; Evergreen
Growth Habit: Dense, Bushy, Rounded
Pollinator Friendly: Limited; Small Flowers May Attract Pollinating Insects

Large glossy leaves splashed with gold
Evergreen color for shaded sites
Substantial screening size
Tolerates pruning
Low-maintenance once established

Add bold gold-splashed foliage and dependable evergreen privacy to shaded areas of the landscape. Golden King Aucuba forms a substantial rounded shrub with glossy green leaves generously marked in yellow. It brings year-round brightness to woodland gardens, shaded foundations, and evergreen screens without requiring direct sun.

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

All plants are shipped through UPS ground services.

Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.

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