Aucuba japonica

Common Name: Japanese Aucuba, Spotted Laurel

A fine landscape evergreen that can reach 15'. However, it is very adaptable to pruning. It performs best with filtered sun but can be situated to brighten even the shadiest areas of your yard. Excellent for use as foundation planting on north or east exposures. Requires winter shade to preserve best leaf colors. Small upright racemes of tiny purple flowers bloom Few plants give so much while requiring so little! Prefers well drained, moist, soil with high organic content.