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 Houston-area 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 Houston-area 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 Houston-area 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 Houston-area winters, handles heat and humidity perfectly, deer won't touch it, and adapts to sun or shade. Virtually zero maintenance required!