Aucuba japonica 'Variegata Nana' (Dwarf Variegated Japanese Aucuba)

The Aucuba japonica 'Variegata Nana' is a compact evergreen shrub with variegated leaves. It features glossy, leathery, ovate-shaped leaves that are dark green with yellowish-white speckles. This shrub produces small, inconspicuous purple flowers in late winter or early spring, followed by red berries in the fall. It is known for its ability to tolerate shady locations and can be used as a hedge or specimen plant.