Aucuba japonica 'Golden King' ~ Golden King Japanese Aucuba self-pollinating Pruning is best done in

Pruning is best done in late summer or early fall to prevent sap bleed

Aromi hybrids are heat and humidity tolerant

Can pinch back in early summer before flowering to control height and promote more floriferous blooms

(3) Photo by daryl_mitchell

Aucuba japonica 'Golden King' ~ Golden King Japanese Aucuba self-pollinating Pruning is best done inGold King Japanese Aucuba is a dense shade loving evergreen shrub sporting leaves that emerge bright gold and mature to glossy and heavily gold speckled dark green leaves. Gold King is a male cultivar and flowers are insignificant. Prefers rich, moist and well drained soils. Deer resistant. Type: Shrub Height: 6' 8' Spread: 6 8 Spacing: 7 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Year Round