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| Botanical Name | Ternstroemia gymnanthera 'HOHB' (Hunny Bun®) PP20787 |
| Description | Hunny Bun® Cleyera is a slow-growing, mounding evergreen shrub prized for its brilliant golden-orange foliage — color that intensifies with more sun exposure. Purple blooms appear in summer, adding seasonal interest. In the Houston area, it thrives as a foundation plant, border accent, or low hedge. Amend Houston clay soils with compost at planting to improve drainage and encourage establishment. Foliage may yellow in alkaline soils; apply sulfur or chelated iron to correct. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade; afternoon shade is beneficial during Houston's peak summer heat to reduce stress and maintain foliage color |
| Height x Width | 4–5 ft. tall x 4–5 ft. wide; compact, mounding habit |
| Water | Moderate; water regularly during the first year to establish. Once established, tolerates short dry spells but benefits from deep watering during Houston's hot summers. Avoid waterlogged clay — raised planting and mulching help significantly. |
| Zones | USDA Zones 7–10; well suited for Houston's Zone 9a |
| Fertilization | Feed in early spring and again in early fall with a slow-release, acid-forming fertilizer formulated for shrubs. In the first year, apply at half-strength. Avoid fertilizing after September in the Houston area to prevent tender new growth before winter. |
| Pruning | Minimal pruning needed. If shaping is desired, prune in spring after new growth emerges. Avoid shearing — selectively cut the tallest stems back to the shrub's center for a natural appearance. Hunny Bun® holds its compact form well without heavy maintenance. |
| Deer Resistance | Good; generally deer resistant |
| Botanical Name | Ternstroemia gymnanthera 'HOHB' (Hunny Bun®) PP20787 |
| Description | Hunny Bun® Cleyera is a slow-growing, mounding evergreen shrub prized for its brilliant golden-orange foliage — color that intensifies with more sun exposure. Purple blooms appear in summer, adding seasonal interest. In the Houston area, it thrives as a foundation plant, border accent, or low hedge. Amend Houston clay soils with compost at planting to improve drainage and encourage establishment. Foliage may yellow in alkaline soils; apply sulfur or chelated iron to correct. |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Part Shade; afternoon shade is beneficial during Houston's peak summer heat to reduce stress and maintain foliage color |
| Height x Width | 4–5 ft. tall x 4–5 ft. wide; compact, mounding habit |
| Water | Moderate; water regularly during the first year to establish. Once established, tolerates short dry spells but benefits from deep watering during Houston's hot summers. Avoid waterlogged clay — raised planting and mulching help significantly. |
| Zones | USDA Zones 7–10; well suited for Houston's Zone 9a |
| Fertilization | Feed in early spring and again in early fall with a slow-release, acid-forming fertilizer formulated for shrubs. In the first year, apply at half-strength. Avoid fertilizing after September in the Houston area to prevent tender new growth before winter. |
| Pruning | Minimal pruning needed. If shaping is desired, prune in spring after new growth emerges. Avoid shearing — selectively cut the tallest stems back to the shrub's center for a natural appearance. Hunny Bun® holds its compact form well without heavy maintenance. |
| Deer Resistance | Good; generally deer resistant |
