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