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Aucuba japonica 'Goldstrike'

Family Aucubaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description Aucuba japonica 'Goldstrike' (Japanese aucuba) bears faded purple blossoms during early spring. This shrub is rounded in form and has deep green foliage that is showy, glossy, coarse textured and evergreen. The fruit produced by Aucuba japonica 'Goldstrike' (Japanese aucuba) is showy. The bark is striped and smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Container, hedge, house plant, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Aucuba japonica 'Goldstrike' . Aucuba japonica 'Goldstrike' is tolerant of drought, pollution and salt.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Aucuba japonica 'Goldstrike' (Japanese aucuba) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.