Variegated Gold Dust Aucuba is a bold and beautiful evergreen shrub that brings vibrant color and tropical flair to shady garden spots with its dark green leaves splashed with bright yellow "gold dust." It thrives in areas where many other plants struggle-deep shade or under large trees-making it one of the easiest and most attractive shade lovers to grow. With its dense, mounding, upright growth habit, it creates excellent structure whether used singly, in groupings, or as a natural hedge. This low-maintenance beauty is resistant to deer, drought, heat, and most pests, offering reliable performance in less-than-perfect lighting. Whether planted in the ground in suitable zones or grown in containers further north, Gold Dust Aucuba brings long-lasting color and interest year-round.