Aucuba ‘Golden Girl’

In 1993 I crossed Aucuba japonica ‘Nana Rotundifolia’ with A. japonica ‘Crotonifolia’. The resulting cross was a very compact hybrid with short internodes, variegated leaves and large red berries. It was a good plant but even better now, because 8 years ago it developed a striking gold sport and this is the clone that has been named ‘Golden Girl’.

• A very compact evergreen  shrub with short internodes
• Best in shade
• Any well drained soil
• Border or Patio pot/container
• Leaves boldly blotched with gold
• Large bright red berries when planted near a male variety
• Free of most pest and diseases

Named by Charles Carr, Production Director of Lowater’s Nursery (Garden Beauty).