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Pachysandra / ˌ p æ k i ˈ s æ n d r ə / [1] is a genus of five species of evergreen perennials or subshrubs, belonging to the boxwood family Buxaceae.The species are native to eastern Asia and southeast North America, some reaching a height of 20–45 cm (7.9–17.7 in), with only weakly woody stems.
It's easy to grow since it adapts to most conditions including full sun to full shade. Zones: 3 to 9 Care requirements: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-draining soil
Pachysandra terminalis is cultivated as an ornamental plant, for use as a massed groundcover, low grouped element, or accent plant in the ground. It is a suitable lower plant for container gardening, and shaded or "northside" window boxes. It takes about three years to establish a solid groundcover in suitable climates, when new plantings are ...
A list of tree species, grouped generally by biogeographic realm and specifically by bioregions, and shade tolerance. Shade-tolerant species are species that are able to thrive in the shade, and in the presence of natural competition by other plants. Shade-intolerant species require full sunlight and little or no competition.
Tree base showing moss understory limit Summer understory growing near the Angel Springs Trailhead of Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park. The understory is the underlying layer of vegetation in a forest or wooded area, especially the trees and shrubs growing between the forest canopy and the forest floor.
Trees available for purchase include ones harvested from George Washington’s sweet gum at Mount Vernon, southern magnolias from the farm of President Jimmy Carter, and even a selection of tree ...
A group of Laysan albatrosses resting beneath the canopy of a fig, a common shade tree in many parts of the world.. A shade tree is a large tree whose primary role is to provide shade in the surrounding environment due to its spreading canopy and crown, where it may give shelter from sunlight in the heat of the summer for people who seek recreational needs in urban parks and house yards, and ...
It rapidly forms a dense ground cover, crowding away and preventing other plant species from regenerating. This species is widely available as an ornamental and is therefore likely to spread further. It is a noxious weed in agricultural land, along roadsides urban waste places and other disturbed sites.