Pachysandra terminalis
Japanese Spurge

Pachysandra terminalis - Groundcover Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
White (Small white flowers, in short spikes in April; not especially showy)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Lustrous dark green foliage forms a tight evergreen cover)
 Fruit Notes:
White (Not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
6-12 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
2+ feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers moist, acidic, and organic soils
 Range:
Japan
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Simple, evergreen, 0.5-1" long leaves are slightly lobed at apex, and appear whorled at top of stem. Has a 1-2" long terminal flower spike.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Groundcover 60
  • Pest and/or Disease Resistant 96
  • Shade Tolerant 115
  • Slow Growth Rate 272

    • Additional Information

    Tolerates full shade, and requires at least partial shade. Does well under shallow-rooted trees with some irrigation. One of the most effective ground covers in resisting encroachment of weeds. Volutella leaf blight can be problem.

    When Pachysandra terminalis has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

    Flowering

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    No Fruiting Observations Available

    1 Pachysandra terminalis found

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    Number Accession ID Location
    12013_00859*ARSC

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