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Pachysandra terminalis
  • Japanese Spurge

a perennial woody evergreen member of the Pachysandra genus in the family Buxaceae.

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Niche
  • Soil surface
    Soil surface
    There are no details available for this niche.
Functions
  • Ground cover
    Ground cover
    There are no details available for this function.
Light
  • Partial sun
    Partial sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • permanent shade
    Permanent shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • very acid,acid,neutral,alkaline,very alkaline
    Very acid to Very alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 5
    Zone 5
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Pachysandra terminalis has 0 edible uses listed

Uses

Edible uses

Notes

Fruit - raw or cooked. Sweet and juicy[1]. The fruit is not usually produced in cultivation[2] - this could be because both male and female plants are required and most people only grow one plant.

Fruit

Unknown use

Material uses

A very useful ground cover plant for a shady position, spreading by means of underground runners[3][4]. A vigorous grower, but it is not too invasive[2].It grows well in the shade of shrubs[K].
There are no material uses listed for Pachysandra terminalis.

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

There are no medicinal uses listed for Pachysandra terminalis.

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Soil surface

Ecological Functions

Ground cover

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe if this is possible, otherwise sow it in late winter. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow on in a shady part of the greenhouse or cold frame. Plant out in early summer of the following year.

Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 4 - 7cm long taken at a node, June - August in a shady position in a frame[5].

Division in spring[2]. Very easy, larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is better to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring or early summer[K].

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Cultivation

A very tolerant plant, it thrives in any moist well-drained soil[6][2]. Easily grown in a loose leafy soil succeeding in dry shade[7] and tolerating drought once it is established[4]. Grows well under trees[6]. Dislikes dry soils, full sun and strong winds[2]. Prefers a lime-free soil[3] according to one report whilst another says that it succeeds in acid and alkaline soils[2].

Hardy to about -25°c[7]. Plants are monoecious and rarely if ever produce fruit in cultivation[7][2]. The flowers have a pleasant sweet fragrance[8].

At least one named form has been selected for its ornamental value[7].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Pachysandra terminalis. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Pachysandra terminalis.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Pachysandra terminalis
Genus
Pachysandra
Family
Buxaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
[1][2]
Medicinal uses
Material uses & Functions
[3][4][2]
Botanic
[6][9][2]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Ground cover
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
5
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
partial sun
Shade
permanent shade
Soil PH
very acid, acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
  • Drought
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
Soil surface
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
evergreen
Herbaceous or Woody
woody
Life Cycle
perennial
Growth Rate
moderate
Mature Size
0.2 x 0.5 meters
Fertility
?
Pollinators
?
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type
monoecious

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References

  1. ? 1.01.1 Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing (1976-00-00)
  2. ? 2.02.12.22.32.42.52.62.72.82.9 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
  3. ? 3.03.13.2 Thomas. G. S. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray ISBN 0-7195-5043-2 (1992-00-00)
  4. ? 4.04.14.2 Chatto. B. The Dry Garden. Dent ISBN 0460045512 (1982-00-00)
  5. ? Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co (1948-00-00)
  6. ? 6.06.16.2 Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray (1981-00-00)
  7. ? 7.07.17.27.3 Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Perennials Volumes 1 and 2. Pan Books ISBN 0-330-30936-9 (1991-00-00)
  8. ? Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (1994-00-00)
  9. ? Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named PFAFimport-58

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Article is incompleteYes +
Article requires citationsNo +
Article requires cleanupYes +
Belongs to familyBuxaceae +
Belongs to genusPachysandra +
Functions asGround cover +
Has common nameJapanese Spurge +
Has drought toleranceTolerant +
Has edible partFruit +
Has edible useUnknown use +
Has environmental toleranceDrought +
Has flowers of typeMonoecious +
Has growth rateModerate +
Has hardiness zone5 +
Has imageFrühblühender Bodendecker.JPG +
Has lifecycle typePerennial +
Has mature height0.2 +
Has mature width0.5 +
Has primary imageFrühblühender Bodendecker.JPG +
Has search namepachysandra terminalis + and x +
Has shade tolerancePermanent shade +
Has soil ph preferenceVery acid +, Acid +, Neutral +, Alkaline + and Very alkaline +
Has soil teclayture preferenceClay +
Has soil teloamyture preferenceLoamy +
Has soil tesandyture preferenceSandy +
Has soil water retention preferenceWell drained +
Has sun preferencePartial sun +
Has taxonomy namePachysandra terminalis +
Has water requirementsmoderate +
Inhabits ecosystem nicheSoil surface +
Is deciduous or evergreenEvergreen +
Is herbaceous or woodyWoody +
Is taxonomy typeSpecies +
Tolerates nutritionally poor soilNo +
Uses mature size measurement unitMeters +