Botanical Name: Pachystima canbyi
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Common Name: Mountain Jade  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Filler

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

This evergreen, dwarf, spreading shrub is native to the mountains of North America, and is a relative of our native mountain lover (P. myrsinites). The tiny jade green leaves make the plant attractive in any landscape. Flowers are green and appear in the summer but are inconspicuous against the bright green foliage. When fruits ripen they are white. The plants will spread outward to 3 feet or more but will not grow over 12" tall.
The plant prefers well drained soils and tolerates dry shade conditions. It will tolerate morning sun, but the more light it receives, the more frequently it will need to be watered. It is known for its hardiness to low temperatures in adverse conditions. It is used as a border plant or for rockeries or mass plantings on sloping areas.