Common Name:
Japonica Cleyera
Scientific Name:
Ternstroemia gymnathera
Introduction:
The cleyera is one of our very best shrubs. It is tight and think, with foliage about the size of a camellia but of more substance. This is one of the most handsome shrubs of the southern garden.
Common Name:
Japonica Cleyera
Scientific Name:
Ternstroemia gymnathera
Plant Type:
Shrubs
USDA Hardiness Zones:
7 through 9 and into 10
Exposure:
Shade to part shade
Uses:
Large foundation plant
Moisture Requirements:
Medium
Soil Tolerances:
Well-drained soil
Plant Spacing:
4 ft. - 6 ft.
Height:
8 ft. - 10 ft.
Spread:
4 ft. - 6 ft.
Plant Habit:
Upright
Plant Density:
Dense
Growth Rate:
Moderate
