The “Gold Dust” Aucuba has fantastic, gold-green variegated foliage making it an outstanding plant for shady areas where a little brightening up is needed. Hard to destroy, The shiny, leafed Aucuba just needs a little love getting established and then it will thrive will very little help.
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.