Pachygone laurifolia
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Pachygone laurifolia, the laurel-leaved snail tree, is a medium-sized, shrubby evergreen tree of the moonseed family, Menispermaceae. It is native to the foothills of the Himalayas, China, Taiwan, and Japan,[1] where it commonly grows to a height of Template:Cvt, with an equal spread. In cultivation it can reach a similar size where conditions are favorable.[2] Form is round-headed, with a medium to fast growth rate and a coarse texture. Leaves are ovate-lanceolate, about Template:Cvt long by Template:Cvt wide, with a spiral bud arrangement. Leaf color is medium green. This species is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. Flowers are insignificant: small, yellowish and appearing in spikes at leaf axils.[3] Fruit is a small (6 mm) black drupe. With frequent shearing, plants may work well in a formal setting as a hedge or screen. Will take a wide range of sun and soil conditions within its temperature tolerance.
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Plant of Pachygone laurifolia
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Leaves of Pachygone laurifolia
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