The Pentaphylacaceae family includes the broadleaf evergreen Japanese cleyra, which is a tiny tree or shrub endemic to Asia. Previously known as Theaceae, the genus bears Andreas Cleyer's name, a German botanist and physician. The plant's origin in Japan is indicated by the species name Japonica.
Plant Type |
Shrubs, Trees |
Hardiness Zone |
6-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Shade, Partial Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer |
Height | 10' - 15' (ft) |
Spread | 8' - 10' (ft) |
Spacing |
6'-12' (ft) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Average |
Soil Type |
Loam |
Soil PH |
Acid |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Heat |
Attracts |
Bees |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
Cleyera Japonica | Japanese Cleyera 'Sakaki' || The Pentaphylacaceae family includes the broadleaf evergreen Japanese cleyra, which is a tiny tree or shrub endemic to Asia. Previously known as Theaceae, the genus bears Andreas Cleyer's name, a German botanist and physician. The plant's origin in Japan is indicated by the species name Japonica.
Full Sun, Shade, Partial Shade,
Spring, Summer,
Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers