These glossy, green, leathery leaves give permanent garden value to the sturdy evergreen ahrub, aucuba - and in many varieties golden yellow markings light up the foliage.
The shrubs are easily grown, thrive in sun or shade, tolerate pollution and are good as background plants as well as more prominent features.
They do well in containers, for placing in inhospitable corners or on paved areas. The pale purple flowers which appear in early spring, are insignificant but quite decorative.
I will prepare a blog post with further information about Aucuba
Hope this helps
Simone
General Gardening Spain