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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

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) — Tiny, fragrant white flowers bloom in late spring, often unnoticed beneath the foliage; moderate watering needs
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — followed by inconspicuous blackberries enjoyed by wildlife; shrub with white blooms
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — From late spring to early summer, image 47
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — Japanese Cleyera boasts a slow to moderate growth rate
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — leathery foliage and an upright; white flowers in the garden
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — scientifically called Ternstroemia gymnanthera; providing year-round visual interest
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — or as a privacy screen.<br><br>Its leaves display a rich green hue with reddish new growth
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — moderate-to-dense growth habit; adaptable to various soil types
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — creamy to pale yellow flowers emerge; requiring at least 4 hours of direct sunlight each day
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — providing year-round visual interest; leathery foliage and an upright
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — with a comparable spread of 6 to 8 feet; japanese Cleyera boasts a slow to moderate growth rate
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — It prefers well-drained, acidic to neutral soil, with a pH range from 5.5 to 7.5
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — Adaptable to various soil types
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia gymnanthera) is an evergreen shrub; tiny, fragrant white flowers bloom in late
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — followed by inconspicuous blackberries enjoyed by wildlife
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — is a versatile and evergreen shrub; this shrub thrives in partial to full sun conditions
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — providing year-round visual interest
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — creamy to pale yellow flowers emerge
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia gymnanthera) is an evergreen shrub
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — be sure to provide ample space for mature growth
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — Tiny, fragrant white flowers bloom in late spring, often unnoticed beneath the foliage
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — It reaches 8-10 feet in height with a 6-8 foot spread, perfect for hedges or specimen plantings
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — making it an excellent choice for hedges; supporting versatility in a broad range of landscape styles
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — moderate-to-dense growth habit
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