Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba
Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike'
SKU
0356
Beautiful bold color for the shadiest areas of the landscape, leaves splashed with gold. Evergreen shrub useful in containers, on covered patios or indoors. More colorful than common Gold Dust Plant. Shade. Slow growing to 4 to 6 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. Cutting grown. Male.
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6 - 10 Change
Full shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | aw-KEW-ba juh-PON-ih-kuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slowly reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Houseplant, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full shade |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Pollenizer, Shade Loving, Tolerates Poor Soils, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Bright Foliage for Shade |
Thrives in organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drier conditions in cooler summer climates. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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