Pachysandra consists of low-growing evergreen perennials or subshrubs characterized by sprawling stems and short, upright branches that support clusters of leathery leaves at their ends. This genus produces upright flower spikes, with the male flowers featuring distinct white stamens.

Pachysandra

Pachysandra axillaris is a low-growing evergreen sub-shrub that reaches heights of 30-50 cm. It features a spreading growth pattern and has glossy, coarsely toothed dark green foliage. In spring, it produces spikes of small white flowers that emerge from the leaf axils, which are later replaced by cream or reddish berries characterized by unique horn-like styles.

Pachysandra axillaris

Pachysandra axillaris 'Crûg's Cover' is a compact evergreen sub-shrub, reaching approximately 30 cm in height. Its growth is characterized by a spreading form and glossy, coarsely serrated dark green foliage. In spring, it produces clusters of small, aromatic white flowers that emerge from the leaf axils, which are later succeeded by pink berries featuring unique horn-like styles.

Pachysandra axillaris 'Crûg's Cover'

Pachysandra axillaris var. stylosa

Pachysandra procumbens

Pachysandra procumbens 'Angola' (v)

Pachysandra procumbens 'Forest Green'

Pachysandra procumbens 'Pixie'

Pachysandra terminalis is a perennial plant that remains green year-round, typically growing up to 25 cm in height. It develops a dense ground cover with serrated, shiny green leaves measuring up to 10 cm long. In early summer, it produces short spikes adorned with small white flowers.

Pachysandra terminalis

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' is a low-growing evergreen ground cover that reaches up to 15 cm tall. It features glossy, dark green leaves that are coarsely toothed and can grow up to 7 cm long. In early summer, this plant produces upright spikes adorned with small white flowers.

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen' is a low-growing evergreen ground cover that reaches a height of up to 15 cm. It features glossy, dark green leaves that are coarsely toothed and can grow to 7 cm long. In early summer, this plant produces upright spikes adorned with small white flowers.

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Sheen'

Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Spire'

Pachysandra terminalis 'Hakurei' (v)

Pachysandra terminalis 'Silver Edge' (v)

Pachysandra terminalis 'Variegata' is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover that typically reaches a height of 20 cm. Its leaves, measuring up to 5 cm, are rhomboid in shape and feature distinctive cream margins. In early summer, this plant produces small white flowers that emerge on upright spikes.