Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Canby's Mountain Lover, or Paxistima canbyi, is a hardy evergreen ground cover. The shiny foliage is dark green and narrow and features prickly, toothed edges. While this plant blooms, the flowers are not very showy. The foliage turns a deep, bronzy hue during the fall. This hardy plant can live in coastal environments or challenging conditions and thrives with little care.
Canby's Mountain Lover is a North American native. The dense, spreading growth habit makes this evergreen an excellent ground cover. Plant several nearby to create a lush green carpet of foliage. Use Canby's Mountain Lover to prevent erosion and stabilize embankments. This hardy shrub is deer resistant for added convenience. Canby's Mountain Lover is a broadleaf evergreen that grows in zones 3 through 8.
Canby's Mountain Lover Care
Give this shrub full to partial sun for best performance. Morning sun and afternoon shade are ideal. Plant it in rich, acidic soil that allows drainage, although Canby's Mountain Lover can tolerate alkaline and rocky soils. Regularly water new plants to support growth. Established plants will benefit from water during a dry spell. This ground cover is not a heavy feeder, but an annual application of a balanced fertilizer each spring will set it up for success.
Canby's Mountain Lover has an excellent organic shape, so pruning is not often necessary. Remove dead or damaged growth when needed. Remove root suckers to direct energy into the main plant.
Canby's Mountain Lover Spacing
Canby's Mountain Lover reaches 8 to 12 inches tall but spreads 2 to 3 feet wide. Create a full carpet of foliage by spacing plants 2 feet apart.
Canby's Mountain Lover Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Habit: Spreading |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Winter Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Groundcovers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
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| Common Name: Canby's Mountain Lover |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Paxistima canbyi |
- SKU:
- 1231001557-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.