Cleyera Japonica is a large shrub or small tree that features attractive, glossy, rubbery foliage in shades of green, red and bronze. Easy to grow in well-drained soils. Likes sun but appreicates a little afternoon shade. Useful as an informal hedge, specimen or corner plant in foundation plantings or a hedge or background in landscape beds and islands. Can be limbed up into a small tree making it an attractive tree-form specimen focal point.

Height: 8' to 12' Landscape Usages: Landscape Beds, Foundation, Outdoor Living Areas, Garden Pond, Background, Focal Point Specimen, Entryway, Espalier, Shrub Border, Buffer / Screens, Topiary, Tree Form Shrub, Hedges Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun, Partial Shade, Morning Sun, Afternoon Sun Seasons of Bloom: Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage, Fall Foliage, Winter Foliage Type: Shrub, Tree, Evergreen Theme Gardens: Japanese

Spread: 6' to 10' Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Foliage Fragrances: None Growth Rate: Fast Foliage Color: Green, Red Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Heat, Disease, Drought, Insect Soil Needs: Ammended Clay, Average, Well-Drained, Moist / Well Drained Water Needs: Low USDA Zones: 7, 8, 9

Cleyera Japonica (Japanese Cleyera) Feeding Instructions

Fertilize this evergreen shrub in Spring (after new growth has begun to emerge), and again, if needed, in late Summer to early Fall with a well-balanced tree and shrub fertilizer or an organic plant food. When in dought as to how much fertilizer to apply, follow instructions on the product label.

Cleyera Japonica (Japanese Cleyera) Pruning Instructions

This evergreen shrub requires no pruning, however, during any time of year it is okay to remove stray or broken branches, or shear to maintain a neater appearance. Hard pruning, to reduce the size of the shrub, should be performed in late Winter; before new foliage has emerged. This shrub may also be limbed up into a small tree by removing lower branches that would not effect the shape of the canopy. Hand-pruning, with sharp hand pruners, is recommended. Pruning with electric or gas-powered hedge trimmers can cause unsightly scarring of leaves.

Cleyera Japonica (Japanese Cleyera) Pest Instructions

This plant typically encounters very few pest or disease problems. If a pest or disease problem is identified, treat with an insecticide product, preferably one containing "Neem oil". Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases. If your plant appears seriously stressed or diseased, consult with your local nurseryman, arborist, professional landscaper or local extension agent.