Expert Gardener Gold Dust Aucuba 2.5 Gallon Evergreen Shrub, Green and Yellow Variegated Foliage, Shade to Part Shade, Live Outdoor Plant

This Gold Dust Aucuba is a shade-friendly evergreen shrub that brings bright color to lower-light garden spaces. Its glossy green leaves are speckled with yellow variegation, giving beds, borders, and containers a lively look through the seasons. The dense, rounded habit makes it a smart choice when you want lasting foliage interest without a lot of upkeep. It works well in the landscape as a foundation planting, in a shaded garden area, or in a container on a patio or porch. For planting, dig a hole twice as wide as the pot, mix rich garden soil with your native soil, and set the top of the root ball 1/2 inch above ground level when backfilling.

• Hardy in USDA Zones 6-10.
• Mature size is 8 ft to 10 ft H x 4 ft to 6 ft W, which helps with spacing and placement planning.
• Grows best in shade to part shade with well-drained soil that is high in organic matter.
• Water twice a week until established, then weekly, with more frequent watering in extreme heat.
• Use a slow-release granular acidic fertilizer in spring.
• Landscape product; not guaranteed to be in bloom on arrival.