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. |