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Japanese Cleyera

Ternstroemia Gymnanthera

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Overview

Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia gymnanthera) is an evergreen shrub, prized for its glossy, deep green leaves and compact growth habit. It reaches 8-10 feet in height with a 6-8 foot spread, perfect for hedges or specimen plantings. Tiny, fragrant white flowers bloom in late spring, often unnoticed beneath the foliage. Adaptable to various soil types, it prefers partial shade to full sun and requires minimal maintenance once established. Zones 7-10.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 7–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — it prefers partial shade to full sun and requires minimal maintenance once established
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Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Theaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — it prefers partial shade to full sun and requires minimal maintenance once established
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — white flowers in the garden
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — is a versatile and evergreen shrub
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — Adaptable to various soil types; japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia gymnanthera) is an evergreen shrub
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — or as a privacy screen.<br><br>Its leaves display a rich green hue with reddish new growth; deep green leaves and
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — This elegant shrub typically reaches heights between 8 to 10 feet
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — Japanese Cleyera boasts a slow to moderate growth rate; it prefers partial shade to full sun and requires minimal
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — shrub with white blooms
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — scientifically called Ternstroemia gymnanthera
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — supporting versatility in a broad range of landscape styles
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — offering a manageable pace for landscape maturity.<br><br>Ideal for USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — making it an excellent choice for hedges
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — From late spring to early summer
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — leathery foliage and an upright
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — ensuring this striking plant can become a focal point in the garden for years to come
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — adding less than 12 inches per year; making it an excellent choice for hedges
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — This elegant shrub typically reaches heights between 8 to 10 feet; with a comparable spread of 6 to 8 feet
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — deep green leaves and compact growth habit
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — shrub for half or shade
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — this shrub thrives in partial to full sun conditions
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — it prefers partial shade to full sun and requires minimal maintenance once established; is a versatile and
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — adding less than 12 inches per year
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — with a comparable spread of 6 to 8 feet
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — deep green leaves and compact growth habit; this elegant shrub typically reaches heights between 8 to 10 feet
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