Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Cleyera japonica ‘Tricolor’
Habitat
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
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
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Pyramidal
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Birds, Squirrels
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Used for making hedges, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
extracted oil, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used as a building material, Used as fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera 'Conthera'
Common Name
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
Cleyera Japonica, Sakaki Tree, Japanese ternstroemia
In Hindi
Magnolia grandiflora
Cleyera
In German
Immergrüne Magnolie
Sakaki
In French
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
Cleyera
In Spanish
Magnolia grandiflora
Cleyera
In Greek
Magnolia grandiflora
Cleyera
In Portuguese
Magnólia-branca
Cleyera
In Polish
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
Cleyera
In Latin
Magnolia grandiflora
Ternstroemia Gymnanthera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Theales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Freziereae
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Magnolia and Cleyera
Season and care of Southern Magnolia and Cleyera is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Magnolia and Cleyera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleyera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cleyera is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleyera is Acidic, Neutral.
Southern Magnolia and Cleyera Physical Information
Southern Magnolia and Cleyera physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cleyera height is 2,240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Magnolia and Cleyera are as follows:
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Cleyera flower color: White and Yellow
- Cleyera leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Southern Magnolia and Cleyera
Care of Southern Magnolia and Cleyera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleyera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.