Japanese Cleyera is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with high branches and rounded crown.  The new growth emerges bronze and matures to leathery dark green leaves with a paler underside.  Its fragrant downward-facing clusters of white flowers bloom in late spring followed by shiny black fruit.  Prefers part sun and moist, well-drained soil.  Drought tolerant when established.

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.