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Aucuba japonica
Spotted Laurel, Gold Dust Plant
Origin: China, Taiwan, South Japan.
| Family |
| Garryacaea |
| Genus |
| Aucuba |
| Species |
| japonica |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 - H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -18 - (-12) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 0 - 10 |
| Height |
| 1 - 5 m |
| Spread |
| 3 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Grows well in any soil that is not waterlogged, in full or partial shade. |
| Pests |
| Susceptible to oleander scale insect (Aspidiotus nerii). |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are opposite, broad lanceolate, 5-8 cm long and 2-5 cm wide. |
| Flower Description |
| The 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 Description |
| The fruit is a red berry approximately 1 cm diameter. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate by seed or suckers in spring, or by basal cuttings in autumn. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Ingestion may cause mild upset stomach. |
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