Gold Dust Aucuba

Aucuba japonica 'Gold Dust' The most common of the aucuba cultivars, Gold Dust has tiny gold spots on its dark-green leaves. The golden spots, on the dark green foliage, almost looks as if some flecked gold dust on the leaves. Very handsome specimen.  Notes: Aucuba needs to be protected from direct overhead sunshine, which will burn the leaves.                                                                                                                         Prune in late Winter.                                    Poisonous if eaten Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Farm & Nursery in Denton, North Carolina Ornamental Characteristics Category Shrub Foliage Type Broadleaf Evergreen Height 4' - 6' Spread 4' - 8' Shape Mounding Primary Foliage Color Green w/ tiny flecks of Golden Yellow spots Seasonal Foliage Color Green w/ tiny flecks of Golden Yellow spots Grown for Foliage Yes (outstanding foliage) Low Maintenance Yes (once established) Environmen