Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba

Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike'

Pronunciation: aw-KEW-ba juh-PON-ih-kuh
SKU #00356
6-10

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A beautiful source of bold color for the shadiest areas of the landscape, with large, lustrous, dark green leaves heavily speckled with gold variegation. Showier than common types. A terrific evergreen shrub for use in containers, on covered patios or indoors. This handsome male plant serves as a pollenizer to berry-producing female varieties.
LIGHT: Full shade
WATER: Keep soil moderately moist.
SIZE: Slowly reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 4 to 5 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Pollenizer
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitRounded
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsSarcococca (Sarcococca); Camellia (Camellia); Fatsia (Fatsia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia)
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drier conditions in cooler summer climates. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Pollenizer
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Growth HabitRounded
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsSarcococca (Sarcococca); Camellia (Camellia); Fatsia (Fatsia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates drier conditions in cooler summer climates. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

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