Cleyera

Cleyera are versatile broadleaf evergreens, featuring oval, leathery, glossy leaves, which can be grown as shrubs or small trees. Several varieties have reddish new growth. All grow densely upright with a low spreading branch habit, with a roundish form and can be kept compact through shaping, although trimming is seldom necessary. Small creamy-white to yellow blooms offer a fragrance in early summer. There are several variegated varieties. These plants form a good hedge or background plant in the landscape.

• Sun to Part Sun (can take quite a bit of shade)
• Plant in fertile, moist yet well-drained soil
• Grow best in acidic soil with regular watering
• Mulch to help soil retain moisture
• Larger varieties make good screening plants
• Size is variety specific

Landscape features include attractive glossy foliage with reddish new growth. Fragrant flowers produced in early summer. Works well as a screening plant.