Evergreen Shrub – LeAnn Cleyera

LeAnn Cleyera 

Botanical name: ternstroemia gymnathera ‘contherann’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 10-12 ft in height with a spread of 6-7 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10 

Foliage color: green, maroon 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune once a year in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge 

Propagation methods: propagate with semi-new growth cutting in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: hedge, privacy screen, mass planting, background planting 

Special features: foliage changes from green to red in the winter 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced and slow-release fertilizer for acid-loving plants once a year in the early spring as new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant: spring or fall

Best type of soil: adaptable to most types of soil 

Companion plants: azaleas, camellias, gardenias

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no