Botanical Name: Pachysandra terminalis ADD
Common Name: Japanese Spurge  
Plant photo of: Pachysandra terminalis
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Patio, Park, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum
Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum
  • Description

  • Notes

Pachysandra terminalis is a low-growing, shrubby, evergreen perennial groundcover. Grows 8"-12" high. Shiny, dark green leaves are 2"-4" long. Small, white flowers are borne in 1"-2" spikes.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball just above ground level. 3. Mix soil with 25% amendment and %75 soil. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build basin and water.