Montague Cleyera shrub growing along a property line forming a natural privacy fence between neighbors
The Cleyera Montague has new growth that emerges bronze-red—so beautiful against the green foliage
The Cleyera Montague has new growth that emerges bronze-red—so beautiful against the green foliage
The Cleyera Montague has new growth that emerges bronze-red—so beautiful against the green foliage
Montague Cleyera shrub growing along a property line forming a natural privacy fence between neighbors
The Cleyera Montague has new growth that emerges bronze-red—so beautiful against the green foliage
The Cleyera Montague has new growth that emerges bronze-red—so beautiful against the green foliage
The Cleyera Montague has new growth that emerges bronze-red—so beautiful against the green foliage
The Cleyera Montague has new growth that emerges bronze-red—so beautiful against the green foliage

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

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Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

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USDA Zones 7a - 10b

mature dimensions

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6–7′ high x 3–4′ wide
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More About Montague™ Cleyera

Bloom/Feature

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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