Aucuba japonica 'Gold Dust' (Gold Dust Aucuba)

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.

Growing Guide

  • Sun Exposure: Part Sun , Full Shade
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 10
  • Mature Height: 4' - 6'
  • Mature Width: 4' - 6'
  • Spacing: 5'
  • Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
  • Water Needs: Moderate
  • Growth Rate: Moderate

Key Features

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

Landscape Uses

  • Woodland gardens
  • Foundation plantings
  • Shade borders
  • Evergreen screens
  • Accent groupings

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Aucuba japonica 'Gold Dust'
  • Common Name: Gold Dust Aucuba
  • Evergreen shrub
  • Red seasonal interest
  • Spring and year-round appeal
  • Variegated foliage

Planting & Care Tips

  • Water weekly while establishing
  • Protect from harsh direct sun
  • Plant in well-drained soil
  • Avoid excessive moisture around roots

Companion Plants

  • Cast Iron Plant
  • Holly Fern
  • Camellia

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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3-gallon Aucuba Gold Dust shrub from GoBuyPlants, showcasing its vibrant variegated green and gold foliage.
A 3-gallon Aucuba Gold Dust shrub with variegated green and yellow leaves, displayed in a garden setting.
A 3-gallon Aucuba Gold Dust shrub with variegated yellow and green leaves, showcased in a garden setting.
A 3-gallon Aucuba Gold Dust shrub with variegated yellow and green leaves, grown by GoBuyPlants.
A 3-gallon Aucuba Gold Dust shrub with variegated yellow and green leaves, displayed outdoors in a garden setting.
3-gallon Aucuba Gold Dust shrub by GoBuyPlants showing vibrant variegated green and gold foliage.
Aucuba japonica &
3-gallon Aucuba Gold Dust shrub from GoBuyPlants, showcasing its vibrant variegated green and gold foliage.
A 3-gallon Aucuba Gold Dust shrub with variegated green and yellow leaves, displayed in a garden setting.
A 3-gallon Aucuba Gold Dust shrub with variegated yellow and green leaves, showcased in a garden setting.
A 3-gallon Aucuba Gold Dust shrub with variegated yellow and green leaves, grown by GoBuyPlants.
A 3-gallon Aucuba Gold Dust shrub with variegated yellow and green leaves, displayed outdoors in a garden setting.
3-gallon Aucuba Gold Dust shrub by GoBuyPlants showing vibrant variegated green and gold foliage.

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