Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Pentaphylacaceae

Genus:

Cleyera

Species:

Cleyera japonica

USDA Symbol:

CLJA6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

450 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist