Gold Dust Plant (Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’) Live Evergreen Shrub | 6–12 Inches Tall | Shipped in 6 Inch Pot Yellow-Splashed Foliage | Shade Loving | Low Maintenance Landscape Plant

Brighten up shady garden areas with this Gold Dust Plant (Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’), approximately 6 inches to 1 foot tall and shipped in a 6-inch nursery pot. This live plant is well-rooted and ready to add year-round color to your landscape or containers.

Gold Dust Plant is prized for its glossy dark green leaves beautifully splashed with bright yellow variegation. Its bold foliage adds contrast and visual interest, especially in shaded or partially shaded areas where colorful plants are harder to find.

This versatile evergreen shrub works well in foundation plantings, shaded borders, or as a container specimen on patios and entryways.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Gold Dust Plant (Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’)
✔️ Height: approximately 6–12 inches tall
✔️ Shipped in 6-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, established root system
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Gold Dust Plant
Botanical Name: Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Stage: Young established plant
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Well-draining soil
Watering: Average; keep soil moderately moist
Mature Height: 4–6 feet
Mature Width: 4–6 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 7–10
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Avoid direct hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch. Light pruning helps maintain a compact, full shape.