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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 7–10Climate Temperate
Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — It reaches 8-10 feet in height with a 6-8 foot spread, perfect for hedges or specimen plantings

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Theaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Japanese Cleyera (Ternstroemia Gymnanthera) — adding less than 12 inches per year; making it an excellent choice for hedges
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) — followed by inconspicuous blackberries enjoyed by wildlife; shrub with white blooms

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