Photo of Ternstroemia gymnanthera flower by Karl Gercens III

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Ternstroemia gymnanthera

Also Known As

  • Cleyera japonica
  • Japanese Cleyera
  • Japanese Ternstroemia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 8'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Ternstroemia gymnanthera plant details

Ternstroemia gymnanthera is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ternstroemia gymnanthera

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: pentaphylacaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 8 FT - 10 - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: hedge, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ternstroemia gymnanthera

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The glossy leaves emerge a reddish-bronze in spring on this large, slow growing, evergreen shrub. Part shade and good drainage are helpful for this superb accent plant. 6-8' in ten years. Usually seen 8-10' tall but can grow larger.

By: Fantastic Plants

A slow-growing med. shrub with stout branches and thick, leathery, rounded leaves; small fragrant flowers in summer. Shade-PSh/Med

Gardening facts about Ternstroemia gymnanthera plant

How to Grow Ternstroemia gymnanthera

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained

Features

  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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