Tropicals > Aucuba > Aucuba japonica > Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia'
Aucuba japonica
'Crotonifolia'
Croton Gold Dust Plant
Origin: American Gold Medal winner, a female form.
| Family |
| Garryaceae |
| Genus |
| Aucuba |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Cultivar |
| 'Crotonifolia' |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Mass planting or small groups, may be used as hedges and screens. |
| Cultivation |
| Grown in fertile soil, in partial to dense shade. Can be pruned vigorously in the spring to restrict growth. Remove reverted green foliage. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description |
| Green star-shaped flowers in early to mid-spring. |
| Fruit Description |
| Rich, red berry-like fruit held in clusters similar to holly. |
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