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 in. high. Shiny, dark green leaves are 2-4 in. long. Small white flowers are borne in 1-2 in. 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 at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.