False Japanese Cleyera is a broadleaf evergreenĀ shrubĀ with high branches and rounded crown.Ā The new growth emerges bronze and matures to leathery dark green leaves with a paler underside.Ā Its fragrant downward-facing clusters of white flowers bloom in late spring followed by shiny black fruit.Ā Ā PrefersĀ part sunĀ and moist, well-drained soil.Ā Ā Drought tolerant when established.
Type:Ā |
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Height:Ā |
10ā - 15ā |
Spread:Ā |
8ā - 10' |
Spacing:Ā |
9ā |
USDA Hardiness Zone:Ā |
6 - 9 |
Culture:Ā |
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Bloom Color:Ā |
White |
Season of Interest:Ā |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Ā Ā Low Maintenance.Ā Shelter from strong winds.
Ā LANDSCAPE USES:Ā Accents or Group Plantings,Ā Borders,Ā Woodland Gardens,Ā Naturalized Areas,Ā Rock Gardens,Ā Foundational Plantings, Hedges,Ā andĀ Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS:Ā Crape Myrtle,Ā Fringe Flower,Ā Holly
IMAGES:Ā Carol Tierney,Ā young and mature leaves, early summer, Durham County, NC,Ā CC BY 4.0, (2)Ā KENPEI,Ā Cleyera japonica2,Ā CC BY-SA 3.0, (3)Ā āUncle Carlā (ć«ć¼ć«ćććć).,Ā W sakaki4061,Ā CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.