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Pachysandra terminalis

Family Buxaceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The broadleaf evergreen Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese pachysandra) bears white blossoms during mid-spring to early summer. The glossy foliage is deep green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen.
Typical Uses Container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought. In the winter, Pachysandra terminalis provides winter interest.
Cautions Depending upon your local conditions, Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese pachysandra) may be invasive.