Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' — Gold Dust Spotted Laurel, Hardy Evergreen Shrub, 7.5L Pot
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' — Gold Dust Spotted Laurel, Hardy Evergreen Shrub, 7.5L Pot
Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' — a hardy garden shrub with flowering spring. Supplied as an established specimen in a 7.5L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Evergreen Shrub
- Flowering: Spring (small purple-maroon flowers)
- Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade (tolerates deep shade)
- Attracts: Birds and Garden Wildlife
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 7.5L pot
The detail
The Aucuba Japonica 'Crotonifolia', commonly known as the Gold Dust Spotted Laurel, is a striking hardy evergreen shrub prized for its bold, glossy foliage generously speckled with golden-yellow spots. This reliable and versatile plant brings year-round colour and interest to even the shadiest corners of the garden, thriving where many other shrubs struggle.
Supplied as a well-established plant in a 7.5L root-ball, this Aucuba is ready to make an immediate impact in borders, woodland gardens, containers or as an informal hedge. Its naturally bushy, upright habit requires minimal pruning and provides excellent structure and texture throughout the seasons.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Aucuba japonica 'Crotonifolia' |
| Growth habit | Bushy, Dense, Upright Evergreen Shrub |
| Position | Partial Shade to Full Shade (tolerates deep shade) |
| Soil | Moist, Well-Drained; Tolerates Most Soil Types |
| Flowering | Spring (small purple-maroon flowers) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H5) |
| Attracts | Birds and Garden Wildlife |
| Best for | Shade Gardens, Borders, Woodland Planting, Containers, Informal Hedging |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
Mature size varies, see the cultural information above. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from spring (small purple-maroon flowers).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 7.5L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.