Gold Dust Variegated Aucuba Live Plant – Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’ – 2.5 Quart – Evergreen Spotted Laurel Shrub
Gold Dust Variegated Aucuba Live Plant – Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’ – 2.5 Quart – Evergreen Spotted Laurel Shrub
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Back to buying optionsGold Dust Variegated Aucuba Live Plant – Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’ – 2.5 Quart – Evergreen Spotted Laurel Shrub
Add beautiful year-round foliage to your shaded garden with Gold Dust Variegated Aucuba (Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’). Also known as Spotted Laurel or Gold Dust Laurel, this attractive evergreen shrub features glossy green leaves decorated with distinctive golden-yellow spots and splashes. Small purple-maroon flowers may appear in early spring, followed by bright red berry-like fruits on female plants when pollinated. Its shade-loving nature makes it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and landscape containers. The plant is grown in a 2.5-quart nursery pot but ships in a fabric grow bag rather than its original plastic pot. Some locations may receive bare-root plants.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Gold Dust Variegated Aucuba plant
✔️ Grown in a 2.5-quart nursery pot before shipping
✔️ Shipped in a fabric grow bag, not a plastic pot
✔️ May ship bare root to selected states
✔️ Green foliage with golden-yellow variegation
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Gold Dust Aucuba, Spotted Laurel, Gold Dust Laurel
Botanical Name: Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’
Plant Type: Broadleaf evergreen shrub
Growth Stage: Live nursery-grown plant
Sun Requirements: Full shade to partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; maintain moderate soil moisture
Mature Height: 6–10 feet
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: 7–9
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers
💡 Care Tip: Plant in a shaded or partially shaded location, as strong direct sunlight can scorch the leaves. Keep the soil consistently moist but well-draining, especially during warm weather. Prune lightly to maintain its rounded shape and remove damaged branches.
