Pachysandra terminalis ~ Japanese Spurge red-leaf (2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie)

(2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie) Enking

They continue to ripen off the tree

IMAGE: Cephas

including clay and loam

Gains a more shrub-like appearance after established if not pruned

Pachysandra terminalis ~ Japanese Spurge red-leaf (2) Photo by Leonora (Ellie)Japanese Spurge is a shade loving evergreen herbaceous perennial with dense carpeting whorls of dark green foliage often used as a groundcover. Tiny non showy white flowers bloom on terminal spikes in early spring. Exceptional performance in deep shade and rich acidic soils. Type: Perennial Origins: East Asia Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 1 1. 5' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: