Evergreen Shrub – Crown Jewels Cleyera

Crown jewels cleyera 

Botanical name: ternstroemia gymnathera ‘WMN-01’

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 6-10 ft in height with a spread of 4-6 ft 

Bloom time: spring, summer 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10 

Flower color: white 

Foliage color: variegated 

Growth rate: grows 12-18 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune lightly to maintain desired shape and size in the spring when the plant has finished flowering for the season 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the late winter/early spring 

Landscape use: border, privacy screen 

Special features: variegated foliage, deer resistant, heat tolerant

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an all-purpose fertilizer once in the early spring, and again in the early fall 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: azaleas, camellias, ferns, hollies

Toxicity level: slightly toxic for humans and pets if ingested in large amounts

Invasive species: yes