Aucuba japonica is an evergreen shrub with large oval dark green leaves & small violet flowers in spring. There are both male & female versions of aucuba japonica, & female plants will produce red berries in autumn provided there is a male plant nearby to ensure pollination. A tough, undemanding shrub that will happily grow in deep shade & in most soil conditions. Several cultivars are available, many with variegated leaves. Flowers April-May. Height 201-250cm. Supplied in a 2-3 litre pot.