A lush Aucuba Gold Dust shrub with green and yellow variegated leaves, part of GoBuyPlants® bushes and trees collection.
Aucuba Gold Dust bush with variegated yellow and green leaves, part of GoBuyPlants® Bushes & Trees collection.
Aucuba Gold Dust bush with variegated yellow and green foliage, vibrant plant from GoBuyPlants® showcasing lush greenery.
Aucuba Gold Dust bush with variegated yellow and green leaves, part of GoBuyPlants® bushes and trees collection.
A lush Aucuba Gold Dust bush with variegated yellow and green leaves, part of GoBuyPlants® bushes and trees collection.
Aucuba Gold Dust bush with vibrant yellow and green variegated leaves, part of GoBuyPlants® bushes and trees collection.
Aucuba Gold Dust bush with variegated green and yellow leaves, potted plant from GoBuyPlants® for garden or indoor use.
A lush Aucuba Gold Dust shrub with green and yellow variegated leaves, part of GoBuyPlants® bushes and trees collection.
Aucuba Gold Dust bush with variegated yellow and green leaves, part of GoBuyPlants® Bushes & Trees collection.
Aucuba Gold Dust bush with variegated yellow and green foliage, vibrant plant from GoBuyPlants® showcasing lush greenery.
Aucuba Gold Dust bush with variegated yellow and green leaves, part of GoBuyPlants® bushes and trees collection.
A lush Aucuba Gold Dust bush with variegated yellow and green leaves, part of GoBuyPlants® bushes and trees collection.
Aucuba Gold Dust bush with vibrant yellow and green variegated leaves, part of GoBuyPlants® bushes and trees collection.
Aucuba Gold Dust bush with variegated green and yellow leaves, potted plant from GoBuyPlants® for garden or indoor use.
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Aucuba Gold Dust

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Brighten shaded beds with glossy evergreen leaves covered in cheerful gold speckles.
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Sun Exposure: Part Sun , Full Shade
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 10
Spacing: 5'
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate

Botanical Name: Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'
Common Name: Gold Dust Aucuba (Variegated Japanese Laurel)
Type: Broadleaf Evergreen Shrub
Mature Height: 4'–6'
Mature Width: 4'–6'
Bloom Color: Purple-Maroon (Inconspicuous)
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Foliage: Glossy Dark Green with Golden-Yellow Speckles; Evergreen
Growth Habit: Dense, Upright to Rounded
Pollinator Friendly: Limited; Small Flowers Attract Some Pollinating Insects

  • Gold-speckled evergreen foliage
  • Thrives in shade
  • Dense rounded habit
  • Provides year-round color
  • Useful in urban and coastal gardens

Brighten shaded beds with glossy evergreen leaves covered in cheerful gold speckles. Gold Dust Aucuba creates a dense, colorful presence in part sun or full shade. The variegated foliage offers year-round contrast, while spring flowers and red seasonal interest add extra appeal in protected woodland and foundation settings.

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.

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