Pachysandra terminalis

Appearance: creeping subshrub, height 0.3 m, slow-growing.

Flowers: white racemose inflorescences on the upper parts of the shoots.

Fruits: not very ornamental.

Leaves: evergreen, obovate, 5-8 cm long, glossy green.

Root system: superficial, forms suckers, sensitive to compaction.

Requirements: partial shade/shade, cool moist sites, relatively hardy, sensitive to wind.

Soils: well-drained, fresh or moist, acidic or slightly alkaline, does not grow on heavy soils.

Zone: 5b