Maesa japonica

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 9'
W: 4'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Maesa japonica plant details

Maesa japonica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Maesa japonica

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 9 FT tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: rare, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Maesa japonica

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An obscure thing that Punnett got as a cutting from Mike Lehman years ago, it is on the tender side and has set flower buds for the first time this fall. The foliage is attractive enough on its own and who knows maybe it will turn out to be showy, if anyone has a photo let me know.