Aucuba japonica Shilpot Amaryllids From the Japanese woodlands comes

From the Japanese woodlands comes this hardy edible ginger

the deer-resistant clump is adorned with dark blue hummingbird feeding flowers

though it would be best

expect a 2' wide deer-resistant clump

We love this native aroid in moist sites to add tropical-textured foliage

Aucuba japonica Shilpot Amaryllids From the Japanese woodlands comesAucuba japonica 'Shilpot', sold under the illegally used tradename, Pepper Pot, has been one of our favorites since we first grew it in 2005. Aucuba 'Shilpot' is a slow growing male clone with glossy green foliage, heavily spotted with tiny yellow spots. For us, our dwarf 8 year old specimens are only 3' tall, so we're guessing it will eventually make 3. 5' tall. Aucuba japonica 'Shilpot' makes a really unique, lovely specimen in the woodland garden.