My recollection is that this plant came from Plant Delights nursery, but that may be a hallucination. They don’t have this clone currently listed. It looks a lot like the old clone “Gold Dust.”

There are many things to appreciate about this shrub, but the most impressive thing is its ability to grow under a huge Douglas fir tree. Not many plants can handle the root competition and dryness that wonderful, massive native tree brings to its base.

The fact that our sturdy friend Aucuba also looks amazing every day of the year puts it on top of my dry shade list. If only this was a native species, it would be perfect!

My 2020 plans for this plant are to get a few cuttings for plant sales. It doesn’t need anything else to be amazing!