Aucuba japonica
'Golden King'
Golden King Gold Dust Plant
Family |
Garryaceae |
Genus |
Aucuba |
Species |
japonica |
Cultivar |
'Golden King' |
Category |
Tropicals |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7b - 8a |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
8a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 |
Height |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
Spread |
1.5 - 2.5 m |
General Description |
Dense evergreen shrub. |
Landscape |
Banks, slopes and mass planting. |
Cultivation |
Grows well in all waterlogged soils. |
Shape |
Round. |
Growth |
Slow |
ID Characteristic |
Large, broad, leathery leaves that are glossy and blotched with yellow. |
Pests |
No major issues. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Propagation |
Semi-ripe cuttings. |