- USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10
- Height 8-10 Feet Tall
- Spread 5-6 Feet Wide
The Juliet Cleyera is a bold and beautiful choice. The foliage’s new growth first appears maroon before it transforms to an olive green with white edges. Its generous height makes it perfect for privacy use. This evergreen will provide you with color all year.
The dense foliage is unique for a Cleyera. It emerges as a maroon color and transitions to an olive green with cream-white edges. The Juliet Cleyera is an evergreen that provides your yard with color all year. With a mature height of eight to ten feet and a width five to six feet wide, this shrub makes for a perfect screen or hedge. Other uses include accent and mass planting.
Juliet Cleyera Care
Plant the Juliet Cleyera in full sun to part shade for best results. Water regularly until established. Once established, water needs are regularly. Soil should remain moist and well-drained. Soil Ph level should be acidic. Apply fertilizer in the spring that is specifically for acidic plants. Trim in the spring before new growth appears to shape.
Juliet Cleyera Spacing
When planting as a screen or hedge, plant four feet, center on center. For other uses such as an accent plant, space 7 feet, center on center.
Juliet Cleyera Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10 |
Flower Color(s): n/a |
Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
Foliage Color(s): Variegated Glossy Gold/Green |
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
Height: 8-10 Feet |
Spread: 5-6 Feet |
Habit: Compact |
Watering: Medium |
Features: Disease/Pest Resistance, Heat Tolerant, Winter/Fall Foliage Color |
Scientific Name: Ternstroemia gymnanthera 'Broody' PPAF |
Common Name: Juliet Cleyera |
Brand: Southern Living Plants |
- SKU:
- CLEYVJ
Container Sizes
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