Aucuba japonica var borealis Male Man White Garden and not one of the

and not one of the shorter species often sold as such in the trade

The narrow

xAmarcrinum makes a superb potted specimen

8" tall x 1' wide clump

A mass of Bletilla ochracea surrounded by ferns is exquisite in the woodland garden

Aucuba japonica var borealis Male Man White Garden and not one of theAucuba japonica var. borealis 'Male Man' is a male selection of the northern Japanese, cold hardy form of Aucuba japonica. This selection originated in Japan and was imported by plantsman Rick Crowder as an un named female obviously a ploy to enter the country. The 3' tall, dwarf specimen is clothed with broad green leaves and adorned with short terminal spikes of small purple flowers in late winter. Plant Aucuba 'Male Man' near Aucuba 'Bored Female'