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].

General Uses: A ground cover plant for a shady position[188], forming a carpet of growth[208]. Plants should be spaced about 25cm apart each way[208]. This species is probably not very worthwhile for ground cover in Britain because of its difficulty to cultivate[208].

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