Name: Cleyera japonica (Japanese Cleyera)
Average Landscape Size: 6–8 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide; can reach 10–12 ft if unpruned; upright, dense habit
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to partial sun; adapts well to various conditions
Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred, drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10; evergreen and reliable through Willis winters
Fertilization & Pruning: Acid-loving plant food in spring; prune anytime to maintain size
This Japanese Cleyera is the foundation plant landscape designers love! Beautiful glossy green leaves with stunning bronze-red new growth throughout the season. Most folks keep them 6 to 8 feet, but they'll reach 10 to 12 feet if you let them. Stays evergreen through Willis winters, handles heat and humidity perfectly, deer won't touch it, and adapts to sun or shade. Virtually zero maintenance required!
Name: Cleyera japonica (Japanese Cleyera)
Average Landscape Size: 6–8 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide; can reach 10–12 ft if unpruned; upright, dense habit
Sun Requirements: Partial shade to partial sun; adapts well to various conditions
Water Needs: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred, drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10; evergreen and reliable through Willis winters
Fertilization & Pruning: Acid-loving plant food in spring; prune anytime to maintain size
This Japanese Cleyera is the foundation plant landscape designers love! Beautiful glossy green leaves with stunning bronze-red new growth throughout the season. Most folks keep them 6 to 8 feet, but they'll reach 10 to 12 feet if you let them. Stays evergreen through Willis winters, handles heat and humidity perfectly, deer won't touch it, and adapts to sun or shade. Virtually zero maintenance required!