*Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’
*Aucuba japonica ‘Variegata’
GOLD-DUST PLANT
Cornaceae
Asia
Location: map coordinates L-24 (southeast side of Grossley Hall)
N 39°11'10'' W 75°32'33''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
GOLD-DUST PLANT
Cornaceae
Asia
Location: map coordinates L-24 (southeast side of Grossley Hall)
N 39°11'10'' W 75°32'33''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- evergreen shrub
- etymology: Aucuba from Japanese name; japonica = of Japan; ‘Variegata’ = variegated (multicolored)
- leaves opposite, glossy, leathery, spattered with yellow (hence the common name “gold-dust”)
- dioecious (separate male and female plants); flowers small, brownish
- fruits showy red berry-like drupes (stone fruits)
- popular ornamental; tolerates drought, shade, pollution, etc.; native habitat moist soils, shade
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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