Cleyera japonica
Also Known As
- Ternstroemia gymnanthera
- Sakaki
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 10'-15'
- W: 4'-6'
planting zones
- 7b-11
Cleyera japonica plant details
Cleyera japonica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with chocolate and green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cleyera japonica
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: pentaphylacaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chocolate and green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: fragrant, showy, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cleyera japonica
- USDA Zones: 7b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
The dense, shining-green, Camellia-like leaves of this slow-growing 8-12' shrub make it an excellent hedging choice; its small creamy-white flowers are followed by red-turning-black berries. S/M
By: Forestfarm
An evergreen broadleaf shrub reaching 10-15 feet, likes sun to part shade, hardy to 5 degrees, fragrant creamy white flowers in fall followed by puffy red berries, graceful arching branches, new growth is brownish red.
Gardening facts about Cleyera japonica plant
How to Grow Cleyera japonica
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- chocolate
Flower Color
- cream
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
7a-10b
Size
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Width: 6'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
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Size
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Width: 5'-8'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular
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