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    • Photo of Cleyera japonica 'Variegata' foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Cleyera japonica 'Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Romeo Cleyera

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 5'-8'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Cleyera japonica 'Variegata' plant details

    Cleyera japonica 'Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cleyera japonica 'Variegata'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: pentaphylacaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cleyera japonica 'Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Large shrub in the Camellia family grown for its stunning, evergreen, variegated foliage and also for its sweetly scented, cream, spring flowers. Half sun, good summer water. Plants in the Pacific Northwest usually reach 6 ft or so. Cold hardy to 10F, USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Cleyera japonica 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Cleyera japonica 'Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Cleyera japonica 'Tricolor'

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cleyera japonica 'Tricolor' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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