Aucuba japonica Shugetsu Argentina the leaves will not be

the leaves will not be affected by division

an amazing Japanese endemic fern

starting for us in late March

visitors spot this bright coneflower from 100 paces

Looking like drool from a lusting gardener's mouth

Aucuba japonica Shugetsu Argentina the leaves will not beAucuba japonica 'Shugetsu' (translated as 'New Year') is one of the most unusual Japanese aucuba selections we've grown. Almost certainly a tetraploid, Aucuba 'Shugetsu' shares many traits with tet daylilies abnormally thick stems and foliage. The tree trunk like stalk supports a 6' tall, vase shape plant that's narrow at the base and widens slightly toward the tip. The 9" long evergreen leaves are very dark green with a wide golden central pattern