Aucuba omeiensis

Endemic to the slopes of China’s famed Mt. Emei, a sacred mountain dubbed “the mother of gardens”, and most unusual in the aucuba world for its overall size, ranging from 20-30 ft tall, and large, blue-green leaves, sometimes exceeding 8-10″, with a waxy, light colored cuticle on the underside. Females have abundant crops of bright red fruits, typical of the genus. A superb garden specimen for shade in well-drained but damp garden soil. Reliable in low to mid USDA zone 8 and colder if kept from freezing wind. You need one!

SPOTTED LAUREL / GOLD DUST PLANT

Garryaceae