Aucuba japonica 'New Gold Dust' (Gold Dust Aucuba)

The Gold Dust Aucuba is a compact evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery leaves that are speckled with bright yellow spots. This cultivar of Aucuba japonica is known for its showy variegated foliage, which provides a splash of color to shady areas of the garden. It produces small clusters of inconspicuous purple flowers in spring, followed by red berries in fall. The Gold Dust Aucuba is a popular choice for adding year-round interest to garden borders or as a focal point in containers.