Aucuba japonica Suruga Benten Namibia The triangular-shaped evergreen leaves are

The triangular-shaped evergreen leaves are highlighted by a central silver blotch as well as large silver paint splashes throughout the leaf

It could also be cut back hard if it is necessary to restrict its size

which could easily be used for a flagpole

Although a fabulous

Aucuba japonica Suruga Benten Namibia The triangular-shaped evergreen leaves areAucuba japonica 'Suruga Benten' is an old but rarely seen Japanese selection that is one of the most stunning clones we've grown. Aucuba 'Suruga Benten' forms a 4' tall x 4' wide specimen, clothed with 5" long x 3" wide, very serrated leaves with irregular green blotches on a leaf background that's screaming yellow. The new foliage is almost a pure yellow cream. Aucuba 'Suruga Benten' is a female clone.