Dwarf Gold Dust Japanese Aucuba
Aucuba japonica 'Gold Dust'
Dwarf Gold Dust Japanese Aucuba is a compact evergreen shrub with vibrant green leaves speckled with gold, providing year-round color and interest. Its low, mounding habit and tolerance for low light make it perfect for shaded gardens, foundation plantings, or as a groundcover.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10
Sun Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil
Growth Rate: Slow
Mature Size: 2–3 feet tall, 3–4 feet wide
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Landscape Use: Foundation plantings, shade gardens, groundcover, specimen shrub
Maintenance: Very low maintenance; prune lightly to maintain shape and remove any dead wood
Delivery vs. Shipping Options
We hand delivery locally every week to the Raleigh-Durham, NC area. All orders outside of this area are shipped via USPS, UPS, or FedEx.
14-Day Guarantee
If you have any issues with your plants, please message us within 14-days of delivery.
Welcome to Top Choice Plants
Top Choice Plants was created to make buying plants easier, more affordable, and more reliable. We saw how time-consuming and expensive it can be to shop at traditional nurseries, especially when transporting larger plants. So we built a better way.
We specialize in shipping healthy, 3-gallon plants directly to your door at a flat, affordable rate. By focusing on plants that ship well and perform well in home landscapes, we remove the guesswork and make ordering online simple. Our plants are sourced from trusted growers, carefully packed, and shipped with care so they arrive ready to plant.
At Top Choice Plants, our goal is straightforward: quality plants, fair prices, and an easier way to grow your landscape.
Have a Question?
Looking for a specific plant or variant? Let us know how we can help you!