Aucuba japonica Daisukes Tiger Himalayan Mountains especially those with deep shade

especially those with deep shade areas

and appear dead until rain causes the leaves to emerge

squatty head

(aka: Hosta 99-81) Hosta 'Stimulation' is another of those truly recognizable hostas

Aucuba japonica Daisukes Tiger Himalayan Mountains especially those with deep shadeAucuba japonica 'Daisuke's Tiger' is a selection of Japanese laurel from Japan's Daisuke Muramatsu, introduced to the US by plantsman Barry Yinger in 2009. This standout selection has foliage that boasts a concentration of dense yellow spots that with age migrates toward the edge of the leaf, leaving far fewer spots on the interior of the leaf a truly unique look in aucubas that takes several years to mature in the garden.