photo: Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org
Japanese Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis)
 Cleveland Metroparks |
 Cleveland Metroparks |
 Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org |
 Jil Swearingen, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org |
Form:
A shrubby, evergreen ground cover which grows 8-12" high and spreads by rhizomes to form a dense carpet of rich, dark green foliage.
Leaves:
Oval leaves (2-4" long) appear primarily in whorls at the stem ends.
Flowers:
Tiny white flowers in 1-2" long, terminal spikes bloom in early spring.
Roots:
Spreads by rhizomes.
Tier 3 - Presence is of Interest
The species that occur in this tier are likely ornamental escapes. It is not known whether they are established and/or spreading within Cleveland Metroparks. The ecological impact is poorly known for these species.
Action: The presence of these plants should be recorded by approximating the number of plants. Initial population numbers are likely small.
