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Ternstroemia gymnanthera

Genus: Ternstroemia - Species: gymnanthera - Family: Pentaphylacacaeae

Phonetic Spelling: tern-STROE-mee-uh jim-NANTH-er-uh

Common Names:

  • Cleyera
  • False Japanese Cleyera
  • Japanese Ternstroemia

Tags

shrub
evergreen
specimen
low maintenance
border planting
hedge
accent
foundation planting
screening
landscape plant sleuths course
cpp
hs111
colorful leaves
coastal plant
winter interest
salt tolerant
patio
small tree
winter garden
fantz
salt spray tolerant
wet soils intolerant
broadleaf evergreen

Quick Facts

  • Height: 8 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 5 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:Japan, Korea, China

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Shrub
    • Perennial
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

Ternstroemia gymnanthera
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