Epigaea asiatica (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Epigaea asiatica
Evergreen shrub
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The Epigaea asiatica plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and N. Japan. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Parapyrola trichocarpa.

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Latin Name:  Epigaea asiatica
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Max.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Open woods in the mountains[58].

Cultivation Notes: Requires an open lime-free humus-rich soil and shade from direct sunlight[11, 200], succeeding also in deep shade[182]. Grows well in the shade of rhododendrons and other calcifuge shrubs[245]. A difficult plant to grow in cultivation[200], though it is easier than E. repens[182]. The flowerbuds require a period of chilling to about 2°c before they will open[200]. The flowers are sweetly scented[245].

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