Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
not available
Cleyera japonica ‘Tricolor’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Black
Yellow, Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Aphids, Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, pollinators
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Used for making hedges, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
extracted oil, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used as a building material, Used as fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera 'Conthera'
Common Name
leatherleaf plant
Cleyera Japonica, Sakaki Tree, Japanese ternstroemia
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Viburnum
Cleyera
In German
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
Sakaki
In French
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Cleyera
In Spanish
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Cleyera
In Greek
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Cleyera
In Portuguese
Kalina sztywnolistna
Cleyera
In Polish
Kalina sztywnolistna
Cleyera
In Latin
leatherleaf viburnum
Ternstroemia Gymnanthera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Freziereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Cleyera
Season and care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Cleyera is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Viburnum and Cleyera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cleyera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cleyera is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleyera is Acidic, Neutral.
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Cleyera Physical Information
Leatherleaf Viburnum and Cleyera physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cleyera height is 2,240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Cleyera are as follows:
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Cleyera flower color: White and Yellow
- Cleyera leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Cleyera
Care of Leatherleaf Viburnum and Cleyera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Viburnum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleyera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleyera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.