Japanese Cleyera is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with a dense, low branching rounded habit when young and become more tree-like as it matures. The new growth emerges bronze and matures to leathery lustrous dark green leaves with a paler underside. Its fragrant, downward-facing clusters of creamy white flowers bloom in late spring followed by shiny black fruit. Prefers part sun and moist, well-drained soil. Good drought tolerance once established and can tolerate near full shade. Can be kept in a container or pruned to maintain youthful habit.
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Height: |
10’ - 15’ |
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Spread: |
8’ - 10' |
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Spacing: |
9’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Shelter from strong winds.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Crape Myrtle, Fringe Flower, Holly
IMAGES: Zhangzhugang, Cleyera japonica, Hangzhou Botanical Garden 2018.06.03 16-09-44, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) KENPEI, Cleyera japonica2, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) KENPEI, Cleyera japonica1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) ‘Uncle Carl’ (カールおじさん)., W sakaki4061, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
