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Liftoff™ Cleyera

Liftoff™ Cleyera

Original price was: $72.00.Current price is: $21.60.

1000 in stock

SKU: 9qwCA3ovhf Category:
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches 15 ft. tall, 7 ft. wide, in 20 years.

Description Selected for upright somewhat columnar habit, nice reddish new growth in spring, and very dark attractive mature foliage, this evergreen shrub makes a fantastic hedge plant. Small white fragrant flowers are followed by fall berries that are loved by birds. A popular species for the Southeast.
Bloom Time Spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Growth Rate Moderate
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Care Instructions A good option for the hot, humid south east. Provide well-drained acidic soil with high organic matter. Water deeply, regularly to establish a strong root system. Reduce frequency once established. Can tolerate mild drought. Use a slow release fertilizer in spring. Appreciates afternoon shade in hot southern summers. Little pruning is needed. To shape, prune in spring by cutting 1/3 of the tallest stems to the base.