Crown Jewels Cleyera is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with a dense upright habit and variegated foliage that emerges bold red and turns bronze in fall. The dark green foliage is marbled with grey and has a yellow to gold edging. Its fragrant downward-facing clusters of white flowers bloom in late spring followed by shiny black fruit. Grows best with part sun and moist, well-drained soil.
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Height: |
6’ - 10’ |
Spread: |
4’ - 6' |
Spacing: |
5’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
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

