Aucuba japonica ‘Mr. Goldstrike’ Japanese Laurel Type_Hydrangea Shin hikasa is extremely rare

Shin hikasa is extremely rare and hard to find and is a great addition to any garden

With more sun the foliage is a darker green

but in the fall it lights up with that golden yellow fall color that makes ginkgo trees famous

but this leaf shape continues

Sometimes referred to as Acer takesimense

Aucuba japonica ‘Mr. Goldstrike’ Japanese Laurel Type_Hydrangea Shin hikasa is extremely rareAucuba japonica Mr. Goldstrike Yellow Variegated Japanese Laurel Zones 6 10 Full Shade Mr. Goldstrike is one of the most yellow variegated selections of any Japanese laurel. Due to this color, Aucuba japonica Mr. Goldstrike is a great evergreen to use for brightening those dark shady spots in the garden. Mr. Goldstrike is a Mr., meaning it is a male selection of Aucuba japonica. It will not produce berries, however, it will pollinate female