Aucuba japonica Suruga Benten Namibia Our plants have survived 7

Our plants have survived 7 degrees F

These amazing

The triangular-shaped evergreen leaves are highlighted by a central silver blotch as well as large silver paint splashes throughout the leaf

a 1978 seedling selection from California's Herb Kelly

Aucuba japonica Suruga Benten Namibia Our plants have survived 7Aucuba japonica 'Suruga Benten' is an old but rarely seen Japanese selection that is one of the most stunning clones we've grown. Aucuba 'Suruga Benten' forms a 4' tall x 4' wide specimen, clothed with 5" long x 3" wide, very serrated leaves with irregular green blotches on a leaf background that's screaming yellow. The new foliage is almost a pure yellow cream. Aucuba 'Suruga Benten' is a female clone.