Monrovia® Liftoff Cleyera is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with a dense upright, almost columnar, habit. The new growth emerges reddish bronze and matures to leathery lustrous dark green leaves. Its fragrant, downward-facing clusters of creamy white flowers bloom in late spring followed by shiny black fruit. Prefers part sun and moist, well-drained soil. Good drought tolerance once established and can tolerate near full shade.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
China and Japan |
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Height: |
10’ - 15’ |
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Spread: |
5’ - 7' |
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Spacing: |
6’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Shelter from strong winds.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Crape Myrtle, Fringe Flower, Holly
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
