Evergreen Shrubs (Non-Flowering) – 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