Gold Dust Aucuba Live Plant – Evergreen Shade Shrub with Yellow Variegated Foliage – Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’

Add year-round color and elegance to shaded spaces with the beautiful Gold Dust Aucuba (Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’). This evergreen shrub is prized for its glossy dark green leaves sprinkled with bright golden-yellow speckles, creating a striking “gold dust” appearance.

Gold Dust Aucuba is an excellent choice for shade gardens, foundation plantings, woodland landscapes, patios, entryways, and decorative containers. Its attractive foliage stays vibrant throughout the year, making it a reliable landscape accent for areas with limited sunlight.

This low-maintenance shrub adapts well to many garden settings and is ideal for homeowners looking to brighten darker spaces with colorful evergreen foliage.

Plant Features

✔ Evergreen shrub with attractive yellow-speckled leaves
✔ Excellent for partial shade and full shade locations
✔ Great for landscapes, borders, patios, and containers
✔ Low-maintenance and easy-care plant
✔ Deer resistant once established
✔ Adds texture and year-round visual interest

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’
Common Name: Gold Dust Aucuba
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Sunlight: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Needs: Moderate
USDA Zones: 7–10
Mature Size: Approximately 4–6 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil