It is not wet-site tolerant and can have varigated leaves. Aucuba does best when trimmed to a height of 4 to 12 feet. Ligustrum grows to a height of about 12 feet. Well, forget the grass. Plant something far more interesting - shade loving shrubs, accent trees and flowers.
Deep shade is defined as an exposure that receives no direct sunlight during the day.
Partial shade receives direct sun from 7a.m. to 11 a.m. Full sun exposures get the most intense sun of the day from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. All plants need light to grow and develop. Bamboo can be a pest considering the species. The intensity and duration of sunlight determine leaf size, color, shape, foliage, density and degree of flowering.