- Romeo cleyera
Botanical name: cleyera japonica ‘variegata’
Average size at maturity: up to 8 ft in height and 6 ft in width
Hardy zone: zones 7-10
Foliage color: green/yellow/red/pink/white
Growth rate: grows no more than 1 ft per year
Pruning needs: trim to maintain desired shape and size in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge
Landscape use: privacy plant, edging, mass planting, accent
Light needs: 3-6 hours of sun per day
Special features: tri-colored variegated foliage
Water needs: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing needs: use 10-10-10 once in april and once in july
