Cleyera

Ternstroemia gymnanthera

Cleyera (Ternstroemia gymnanthera) is a slow-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 7-9, that matures to about 5-6 ft × 5-6 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect white blooms in spring and summer. It stands up well to salt.

USDA zones

7-9

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

5-6 ft × 5-6 ft

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Bloom color

White

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Tough against

Salt

Native to

Japan, Korea, China