Aucuba japonica Tatsumaki Sun Perennials hairy leaves that serve as

hairy leaves that serve as foils

then the edge becomes evident quickly thereafter

They are also drought tolerant but also tolerate wet spells if provided with adequate drainage:not excessive drainage

growing in rock gardens throughout Denver

soon evolving into a 20" ladder of green

Aucuba japonica Tatsumaki Sun Perennials hairy leaves that serve asAucuba japonica 'Tatsumaki' is the Quasimodo of the aucuba world. This odd Japanese selection is adorned with 6" long x 2" wide glossy, dark green leaves that are slightly twisted and mildly contorted. We have found the male flowered Aucuba 'Tatsumaki' to be among the slower growing aucubas we've trialed, forming a 3' tall specimen in seven years.