Aucuba japonica 'Variegata' (Spotted Laurel, Gold Dust Plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyGarryacaea
GenusAucuba
Speciesjaponica
Cultivar'Variegata'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Ethnobotanical Uses
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6b - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-18 - (-12)
Temperature (°F)0 - 10
Height1.5 - 2.5 m
Spread1.5 - 2.5 m
Flowering PeriodMay

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA female cultivar.
PropagationPropagate by seed or suckers in spring, or by basal cuttings in autumn.
CultivationGrows well in any soil that is not waterlogged, in full or partial shade.
PestsSusceptible to oleander scale insect (Aspidiotus nerii).
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are opposite, broad lanceolate, 5-8 cm long and 2-5 cm wide, spotted and blotched yellow.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are small, 4-8 mm diameter, with four purplish-brown petals; they are produced in clusters of 10-30 in a loose cyme.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit is a red berry 1 cm in diameter.

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