Comanthosphace stellipila Syn: Leucosceptrum stellipilum - Japanese Shrub Mint fruit In autumn white berries appear

In autumn white berries appear that last on the shrub well into winter

woodland plant which produces white

Evergreen in mild climates and deciduous in cold climates like mine where I have it planted in a sheltered sunny position

Its common name comes from the lore that Judas hung himself from this tree after betraying Jesus

Comanthosphace stellipila Syn: Leucosceptrum stellipilum - Japanese Shrub Mint fruit In autumn white berries appearThis unusual clump forming deciduous shrub is a great addition to the woodland garden with large toothed fuzzy green leaves that resemble those of Hydrangeas. In late summer the clumps are topped with upright, light pink brush like flower spikes. Very easy to grow in a variety of soils and moisture.