Cleyera japonica

Also Known As

Ternstroemia gymnanthera
Sakaki

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 10'-15'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7b-11

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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.