Romeo Cleyera from Southern Living offers evergreen variegation
Romeo Cleyera
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Romeo® Cleyera

Cleyera japonica 'Variegata'

This easy care, upright cleyera is disease and pest resistant and heat tolerant. It provides year round interest with attractive tri-colored variegated foliage.

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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6-8′ high x 6′ wide
This plant is suitable for your USDA Zone 8b
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More About Romeo® Cleyera

Bloom/Feature

Warm-season golden variegation, cool-season rose variegation

Evergreen or Deciduous?

Evergreen

Plant Hardiness

Hardy to 0°F to 10°F

Key Features

Compact Habit, Disease / Pest Resistance, Easy Care, Heat Tolerance, Returns Year After Year, Upright Habit, Winter / Fall Foliage Color, Year-Round Interest

Flowering Season

None

Uses

Accent, Border, Container, Edging, 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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