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Close-up view on Montague Cleyera and its leaves reveal new growth that emerges red before it ages to a dark glossy green
Close-up view on Montague Cleyera and its leaves reveal new growth that emerges red before it ages to a dark glossy green
Close-up view on Montague Cleyera and its leaves reveal new growth that emerges red before it ages to a dark glossy green
Close-up view on Montague Cleyera and its leaves reveal new growth that emerges red before it ages to a dark glossy green
Montague Cleyera shrub growing along a property line forming a natural privacy fence between neighbors

Montague™ Cleyera

Ternstroemia gymnanthera 'BLTG01'

This versatile evergreen shrub is no tragic figure in the garden. Its upright habit and bronze/maroon new growth that matures to deep green impart classic good looks to the landscape.

Light Needs

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 10b

mature dimensions

6–7′ high x 3–4′ wide

More About Montague™ Cleyera

Bloom/Feature

Upright habit; bronze/maroon new growth matures to deep green.

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Compact Habit, Drought Tolerance, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Tolerates Clay Soil, Upright Habit, Winter / Fall Foliage Color, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

None

Uses

Accent, Border, Container, Hedge, Low Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Planting, Woodland Garden

Water Needs

Medium

Fertilize

Yearly in early spring

Pruning

Shape in early spring before first flush

Planting Instructions

• Water before planting

• Plant in full sun to part shade

• Dig hole 2X the width of pot

• Plant 1-2″ above ground soil level, backfill hole with soil

• Water deeply to settle, then add more soil if needed

• Mulch 1-2″ deep around plant, avoiding area closest to stem

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