Aucuba japonica var borealis Male Man Rhapidophyllum forming a slowly increasing colony

forming a slowly increasing colony

is similar to a dwarf Helleborus argutifolius

the clumps are topped with 2' long racemes of tiny white flowers which later turn into equally large racemes of small purple berries

The original had creamy streaked centers

needle-like foliage resemble Justin Bieber's hair

Aucuba japonica var borealis Male Man Rhapidophyllum forming a slowly increasing colonyAucuba 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'