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    • Photo of Cleyera japonica 'Tricolor' foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Cleyera japonica 'Tricolor'

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Cleyera japonica 'Tricolor' plant details

    Cleyera japonica 'Tricolor' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cleyera japonica 'Tricolor'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: pentaphylacaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, unique, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cleyera japonica 'Tricolor'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A striking, tea family member growing to about 6 ft tall and wide with horizontal branches and narrow, evergreen leaves, emerging pinky red, edged and marbled in platinum, white, and salmon. Sweetly scented, creamy white flowers appear in spring. Does well in sun to part shade with regular summer moisture. Cold hardy in USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cleyera japonica 'Tricolor' plant

    How to Grow Cleyera japonica 'Tricolor'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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