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.

Plant Type Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 6-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Winter
Height10' - 15' (ft)
Spread8' - 10' (ft)
Spacing 6'-12' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Drought
Attracts
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens
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, Partial Sun, Winter, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy, Drought Tolerant, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens
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