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Japanese Spurge

Pachysandra Terminalis

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Overview

Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra terminalis) is an evergreen ground cover that thrives in partial to full shade. It forms dense mats of rich green foliage up to 10 inches high and spreads about 20 inches wide. Ideal for low-maintenance areas, it sports tiny white blooms in early spring. Hardy in zones 4-8, it's excellent for suppressing weeds, stabilizing soil, and underplanting in woodland gardens. Resilient and adaptable, requires minimal care once established.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Type Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground coverClimate Temperate
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — where it can form a dense ground cover that outcompetes weeds
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Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Ground cover
Family
Buxaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — where it can form a dense ground cover that outcompetes weeds
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — Resilient and adaptable, requires minimal care once established
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — which add subtle interest to its otherwise uniform appearance.<br><br>Pachysandra terminalis prefers, image 68
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — which add subtle interest to its otherwise uniform appearance.<br><br>Pachysandra terminalis prefers moist
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — deep green leaves which are slightly leathery in texture; ideal for low-maintenance areas, it sports, image 64
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — standing about 2 to 4 inches tall; white flowers in the garden, image 67
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — well-drained soil with an acidic to neutral pH; deep green leaves which are slightly leathery in texture
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — and underplanting in woodland gardens; resilient and adaptable, requires minimal care once established, image 57
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — Ideal for low-maintenance areas, it sports tiny white blooms in early spring; it is an excellent choice for shaded
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — Due to its spreading habit; it requires minimal maintenance
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — arranged in whorls at the end of its stems
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — It requires minimal maintenance
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — It forms dense mats of rich green foliage up to 10 inches high and spreads about 20 inches wide
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — broadleaf evergreen / ground cover with white blooms; which add subtle interest to its otherwise uniform
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — where it can form a dense ground cover that outcompetes weeds; is a robust evergreen ground cover that provides a
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — broadleaf evergreen / ground cover for deep shade or half or shade; its uniformity and ease of care make it a
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — Its uniformity and ease of care make it a popular choice in both residential and commercial landscapes
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — It is ideally planted in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8; this shade-tolerant species thrives in, image 61
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — well-drained soil with an acidic to neutral pH
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — Ideal for low-maintenance areas, it sports tiny white blooms in early spring; it is an excellent choice, image 55
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — white flowers in the garden
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — arranged in whorls at the end of its stems; where it can handle winter temperatures down to as low as
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — arranged in whorls at the end of its stems; where it can handle winter temperatures down to as low as, image 65
Japanese Spurge (Pachysandra Terminalis) — is a robust evergreen ground cover that provides a lush tapestry of green throughout the year; where it can form a
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