Cleyera japonica [Platt garden form]

Also Known As

Sakaki

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 8'-12'
W: 8'-12'

planting zones

7b-10b

Cleyera japonica [Platt garden form] plant details

Cleyera japonica [Platt garden form] is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with bronze and green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cleyera japonica [Platt garden form]

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: pentaphylacaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, hedge, screen

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cleyera japonica [Platt garden form]

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cuttings of plants shared with us some years ago from Portland's Jane Platt, this is an old Portland, Oregon clone that can be seen there in a very large specimen, to 12 ft, in Laurelhurst Park. The foliage, to 3”, is camellia-like, a rich, very glossy, dark green, and the down-turned flowers are creamy and fragrant. Most attractive as an evergreen screen or hedge with gracefully layered branches. Accepts full sun but the texture is most delicate in dappled shade. Occasional summer water in dry climates. Frost hardy to the upper end of USDA zone 7.