Paxistima canbyi

Cliff Green

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Common Name: 

Cliff Green

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

45 cm

Maximum width: 

110 cm

Cliff Green (Paxistima canbyi) - Description

P. canbyi is native to the mountains of the eastern United States. It bears narrow dark green leaves to 0.75 inches in length.

Cliff Green (Paxistima canbyi) - Blooming

Quarter inch flowers in spring or summer.

Cliff Green (Paxistima canbyi) - Growth

Low-growing evergreen shrub. Works well as a groundcover in a woodland or rock garden. Paxistima grows best in full sun or light shade.

Cliff Green (Paxistima canbyi) - Planting

Easily propagated by division or by semi-ripe cuttings collected in summer.

Cliff Green (Paxistima canbyi) - Pest

Uncommon.

Cliff Green (Paxistima canbyi) - Interesting facts

There are only 2 known species of Paxistima, found in some rocky mountain sites and in coniferous woodlands in North America.

Cliff Green (Paxistima canbyi) - Soil and irrigation

Limy, stony ground. Tolerates low fertility and high pH, but needs organic amendments.

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