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Paxistima canbyi

Also Known As

Canby Cliff Green
Canby Mountain Lover
Pachistima

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 15"-20"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Paxistima canbyi plant details

Paxistima canbyi is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer green and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paxistima canbyi

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: celastraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rock garden, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paxistima canbyi

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Low, dense, neat-looking mound; small, holly-like leaves vivid green in spring, bronzy in winter; spreads slowly. PSh-S/M

By: Forestfarm

Evergreen low shrublet very hardy (Wisconsin)

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

A prostrate, broadleaf evergreen shrub. The lustrous, dark green leaves deepen with purple tints in the winter. Although rare in its native Allegheny Mountains' home, this is a durable and adaptable plant for edging or small-scale groundcover in the home garden. Shrub. Loamy soils are best. USDA zones 4-9 (up to 7,000').