Japanese Aucuba

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Aucuba japonica ‘Gold Dust’

Size: 4'-6' tall and wide

Lighting requirements: Part sun to shade

Seasonal interest: Green in winter

Winter: Evergreen

pH requirements: 4.5-8, but does best in slightly acidic to neutral soil

Zones:7-9

Japanese Aucuba AKA Spotted Laurel, is drought tolerant and deer resistant. It's a great plant to brighten up a shade garden. Be sure to plant this one where you have well drained soil and the richer the better! Watch for root rot and summer blight.