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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

Full Sun to Part Shade

USDA Zones

USDA Zones
7a - 10b

mature dimensions

6-8′ high x 6′ wide

More About Romeo® Cleyera

Bloom/Feature

Easy-care and upright; attractive, buttery-golden variegation in spring and summer; rose-colored variegation in fall/winter.

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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