Aucuba japonica Tatsumaki Lantana Aucuba japonica 'Sagama' is the

Aucuba japonica 'Sagama' is the nicest of the dark green-leaved selections of Japanese laurel we've encountered

plantaginea-like flowers top the clump in August

exquisite yellow flowers with reddish-brown lips

The bold texture and upright form of cast iron plants is invaluable in the garden

Aucuba japonica Tatsumaki Lantana Aucuba japonica 'Sagama' is theAucuba 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.