Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cleyera japonica ‘Tricolor’
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Used for making hedges, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a building material, Used as fuel
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera 'Conthera'
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Cleyera Japonica, Sakaki Tree, Japanese ternstroemia
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Cleyera
Broomsedge grass
In German
Sakaki
broomsedge Gras
In French
Cleyera
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Cleyera
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Cleyera
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Cleyera
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Cleyera
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Ternstroemia Gymnanthera
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Freziereae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cleyera and Broomsedge
Season and care of Cleyera and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Cleyera and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleyera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleyera is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cleyera is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cleyera and Broomsedge Physical Information
Cleyera and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Cleyera height is 2,240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Cleyera and Broomsedge are as follows:
Cleyera flower color: White and Yellow
Cleyera leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Cleyera and Broomsedge
Care of Cleyera and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleyera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cleyera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.