Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Pentaphylacaceae

Genus:

Cleyera

Species:

Cleyera japonica var. japonica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification and germinate slowly. Fresh seed shows better germination rates than stored seed.

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