Aucuba japonica 'Golden King' ~ Golden King Japanese Aucuba cutting-flowers which is unusual for a

which is unusual for a Sugar Maple

lightly ruffled shell to neon pink flushed flowers with a dark red center and pale yellow stamen bloom repeatedly on the upper leaf axils throughout summer attracting butterflies

Vintage Jade Distylium is a fast-growing evergreen shrub with a spreading mounded habit

Its nectar is an early food source for several butterflies

The bark is smooth and reddish-brown when young

Aucuba japonica 'Golden King' ~ Golden King Japanese Aucuba cutting-flowers which is unusual for aGold 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