Aucuba japonica Mr Goldstrike Carnivorous plants a sport of Eric Smith's

a sport of Eric Smith's bizarre hybrid of Hosta sieboldiana x Hosta lancifolia

our plants reached 8' tall x 8' wide in 18 months

Hosta 'Halcyon' holds its color well

since the white edged foliage is so wonderful

Aucuba japonica Mr Goldstrike Carnivorous plants a sport of Eric Smith'sAucuba 'Mr. Goldstrike' is one of the most beautiful of all aucubas, but one that is somewhat slow to get started. Our 6 year old plants are now 4' tall x 4' wide, although they will eventually mature at 6' tall x 5' wide. The leaves are heavily spotted gold, but appear quite bright from a distance. Aucuba 'Mr. Goldstrike' is a male cultivar that serves as a pollinator for nearby females the perfect evergreen for dry shade.