- Japanese cleyera
Botanical name: cleyera japonica
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to about 10 ft – 15 ft in height and 10 ft in width
Hardy zone: zones 6-9
Foliage color: green/yellow/orange/red/brown
Growth rate: grows up to a foot and a half per year
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape and size in the winter
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: privacy hedge or entrance wall
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: colorful foliage
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use espoma holly-tone in the spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loamy soil
Companion plants: hollies, azaleas, crape myrtles, dogwood
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
