Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Pentaphylacaceae

Genus:

Cleyera

Species:

Cleyera velutina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and consistent moisture. Germination can be slow and erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI