Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
China
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Acer griseum
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Mixed deciduous forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
-
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Wood
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
ACER griseum
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
Paperbark Maple
In Hindi
pachysandra
paperbark maple
In German
Ysander
paperbark Ahorn
In French
pachysandra
érable paperbark
In Spanish
Pachysandra
arce paperbark
In Greek
Pachysandra
Paperbark σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
de bordo paperbark
In Polish
Runianka
klon paperbark
In Latin
Pachysandra
paperbark acernis
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Family
Buxaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pachysandra and Paperbark Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Pachysandra and Paperbark Maple? We provide you with everything About Pachysandra and Paperbark Maple. Pachysandra doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Pachysandra does not have fragrant flowers. Pachysandra has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Paperbark Maple has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pachysandra and Paperbark Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachysandra and Paperbark Maple
Season and care of Pachysandra and Paperbark Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and Paperbark Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pachysandra and Paperbark Maple Physical Information
Pachysandra and Paperbark Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and Paperbark Maple are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
- Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pachysandra and Paperbark Maple
Care of Pachysandra and Paperbark Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.