Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Viburnum betulifolium
Viburnum dentatum
Viburnum edule
Viburnum farreri
Viburnum dilatatum
Cleyera japonica ‘Tricolor’
Habitat
Swamps
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
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
Diaphoretic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
extracted oil, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
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 'Pragense'
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera 'Conthera'
Common Name
Withe Rod
Appalachian Tea
Witherod Viburnum
Witherod
Cleyera Japonica, Sakaki Tree, Japanese ternstroemia
In Hindi
Viburnum
Cleyera
In German
Viburnum
Sakaki
In Spanish
Viburnum
Cleyera
In Greek
Είδος αιγοκλήματος
Cleyera
In Portuguese
viburno
Cleyera
In Latin
Viburnum
Ternstroemia Gymnanthera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Freziereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Viburnum and Cleyera
Season and care of Viburnum and Cleyera is important to know. While considering everything about Viburnum and Cleyera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleyera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cleyera is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleyera is Acidic, Neutral.
Viburnum and Cleyera Physical Information
Viburnum and Cleyera physical information is very important for comparison. Viburnum height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cleyera height is 2,240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Viburnum and Cleyera are as follows:
Viburnum flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Cleyera flower color: White and Yellow
- Cleyera leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Viburnum and Cleyera
Care of Viburnum and Cleyera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 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.