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Japanese Cleyera Details

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― Japanese Cleyera

(Ternstroemia gymnanthers)
Full Sun to Shade

Attractive fast growing large evergreen with very shinny foliage offering dark green, burgundy, orange and red colors. Small pale yellow flowers bloom in spring on its bushy dense upright shape. And offers a great option to disease prone Red Tip Photinia. Ideal for accent, frame corners, foundation, hedge, borders, privacy screen, and can be shaped into a small tree for a specimen. Specifications below. Shop the Japanese Cleyera for sale. Buy direct from a small family owned South Carolina grower.

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Specifications

Item	Description
Other Names	Sakaki
Special Features	Average to low maintenance. Disease, heat, insect, heat, dry soil, deer, and drought resistant.
Category	Shrub
Hardiness Zones	7-10 See Hardiness Zone Map below.
Growth Rate	Fast
Sun	Full Sun - Part Shade
Height	8-10Ft.
Width	5-6Ft.
Planting-General	Likes sand, loam, silt and clay (amended to ensure good drainage) soil. Well drained moist to dry once established. Soil pH range 5 to 7.
Planting-Spacing	Plant 5-6 Feet apart for solid hedge; 12 Feet plus, for space between shrubs.
Watering	Average, low once established. Can add Root Stimulation which helps early root development and strengths roots, as well as, reduces plant shock when planting.
Fertilizing	Feed in spring before new growth begins with slow release fertilize for shrubs & trees.
Pruning	Not required. Spring time to maintain shape.
Deer	Deer do not favor their taste. If in a high deer area, spray every 3 to 6 months with deer repellent.
Flowers	Small pale yellow flowers bloom in spring.

USDA Hardiness Zone Map

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