Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike' ~ Monrovia® Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba non-native The narrow deep green foliage

The narrow deep green foliage is topped with daisy-like yellow flowers with bronze red centers all summer

The semi-double crimson pink flowers with contrasting yellow stamen bloom from mid-fall into winter which attracts butterflies

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Bégonia Semperflorens Olympia Red

Aucuba japonica 'Mr. Goldstrike' ~ Monrovia® Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba non-native The narrow deep green foliageMonrovia Mr. Goldstrike Aucuba is a striking shade loving evergreen shrub with dark green foliage heavily speckled with bright yellow. As a male cultivar it will not produce berries but can act as a pollinator. The tiny maroon flowers bloom in early spring. Best foliage color in partial sun and rich, moist and well drained soils. Deer resistant. Type: Shrub Height: 4 6 Spread: 4 5 Spacing: 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 10 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade