| | | Family | Celastraceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in) | | Spread | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Paxistima canbyi (cliff green) bears faded green blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant has deep green foliage that is evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover and wild flower. | | |