Monrovia Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba
Best evergreen shrub for brightening up shaded garden corners and containers.
This evergreen shrub offers striking gold-speckled foliage, making it a standout in shady gardens. It's a low-maintenance, slow-growing option perfect for containers or borders, and it also serves as a valuable pollenizer for female aucuba varieties.
$49.99
at
Armstrong Garden Centers (Shop)
Who it's for
- Gardeners needing vibrant color for dark, shaded corners
- Busy homeowners seeking low-maintenance, deer-resistant landscaping
- Landscapers wanting consistent year-round evergreen structure
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with exposed, sunny, or wind-swept planting sites
- Impatient gardeners looking for rapid privacy screening
- Gardeners dealing with heavy, poorly draining clay soils
Performance breakdown
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering shrubs struggle to survive.
Foliage Vibrancy
High-contrast gold variegation provides a luminous pop against dark green leaves.
Year-Round Appeal
Evergreen structure ensures consistent visual interest throughout all four seasons.
Maintenance Ease
Slow growth rate minimizes the need for frequent pruning or shaping.
Container Versatility
Upright form adapts well to patio pots or indoor decorative displays.
Pollination Utility
Essential male specimen for cross-pollinating female Aucuba varieties in the garden.
Key Specs
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Mature Height
6 feet
Mature Width
5 feet
Hardiness Zone
6
Light Needs
Shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Available Sizes
1 gallon
Plant Form
Upright
Water Requirements
Moderate
Soil Type
Organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained
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