Hosta Grand Slam 4a Aucuba japonica 'Subaru' is one

Aucuba japonica 'Subaru' is one of the most amazing aucuba cultivars we've grown

which mature with a pink blush

full sun can result in some leaf scorch

discovered by the Strattons of Iowa

reddish-green stalk topped with a uniquely elegant

Hosta Grand Slam 4a Aucuba japonica 'Subaru' is oneThis introduction from the late Herb Benedict and his friend Hideko Gowen is probably a hybrid with H. pycnophylla or a similar species. The 2' diameter clump is composed of leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. With age, each leaf is edged with very dramatic waving. In early fall, the clump is topped with 20" spikes of lavender flowers. At least this one won't have an asterisk in the record books for "substance" abuse.