Gold-dust plant

Gold dust plant's gold-splashed leaves light up shady places and create dramatic tropical effects even where winters are colder. A great filler for winter holiday bouquets, glossy green gold dust plant foliage ranges from medium to narrow in width. Some varieties are female or male only, others such as 'Crotonfolia' may be either. If you want the red berries for striking winter color, plant female varieties with a male pollinator plant nearby.

Light:

Part Sun, Shade

Zones:

7-9

Plant Type:

Shrub

Plant Height:

To 10 feet tall

Plant Width:

To 10 feet wide

Flower Color:

White, Variegated Leaves

Bloom Time:

Spring, Summer

Landscape Uses:

Containers, Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Attractive Foliage, Winter Interest, Drought Tolerant, Easy to Grow

Top Varieties

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Gold Dust gold dust plant

(Aucuba 'Gold Dust') is a long-time favorite female selection with leaves generously dusted with gold specks. It grows 10 feet tall and wide. Zones 6-10
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Variegata gold-dust plant

(Aucuba japonica 'Variegata') is a female selection that flaunts gold flecks and spots scattered on dark green leaves. It grows 10 feet tall and wide. Zones 7-9
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