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The Japanese Pachysandra (Terminalis) is generally described as a perennial subshrub or forb/herb. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Japanese Pachysandra (Terminalis) has dark green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with conspicuous fruits or seeds. Leaves are retained year to year. The Japanese Pachysandra (Terminalis) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a slow growth rate.
The Japanese Pachysandra (Terminalis) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by container, sprigs. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -28°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| General Type | Subshrub, Forb/herb |
| Growth Period | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Plant Nativity | Introduced to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Early Summer |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | No |
| Shape/Growth Form | Rhizomatous |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
| Height When Mature | 0.8 |
| Vegetative Spread | Moderate |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuousness | Yes |
| Seed Spread Rate | None |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Container, Sprigs |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | High |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Minimum Temperature | -28 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 12 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Regrowth Rate | None |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | No |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 5.5–7.5 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 36–36 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 4800–43000 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 12 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 100 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
|---|---|
| Palatability | Low |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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