Aucuba japonica 'Golden King' or Gold Dust are gorgeous evergreen, shade loving plants that show wonderful foliage color all year long. Although they can tolerate some sun, their foliage color shows best when in a mostly shady area. These elegant plants can be used as a foundation plant or in a special spot as a specimen. Golden King has heavily variegated green and gold leaves on a dense evergreen shrub. It's large leathery leaves brighten any shady corner. Moderately salt tolerant in well drained soils.