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Southern Living Plant Collection

Juliet® Cleyera

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  • Maroon new growth, matures to olive green with creamy white edges
  • Matures to 3-4' wide by 3-4' tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 7 - 10
  • Plant in full sun to part shade
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Description

Think you know Cleyeras? The Juliet® Cleyera from the Southern Living Plant Collection will make you think again! Bold, variegated foliage provides a dynamic twist on the conventional green Cleyera foliage. New growth emerges as a rich maroon before maturing to a gorgeous olive green with creamy white edges. This foliage is evergreen and thus provides interest even in the dead of winter.

The Juliet Cleyera is perfect for anyone looking for the privacy of a Cleyera but with a more unconventional look. At a mature size of 8-10' H x 5-6' W, this shrub is perfect for usage as a hedge or screen. Furthermore, a compact growth habit ensures that this Cleyera will keep dense foliage at any size.

Alternatively, try this shrub as an accent, mass planting, or even a container. Simply trim in early spring before the initial flush to keep at your desired size and shape.

The Juliet Cleyera has impressive disease and pest resistance. Coupled with a heat-tolerant nature, this shrub is one of the hardiest plants around.

For a dynamic foliage contrast, try planting with the Purple Pixie Loropetalum, Purple Diamond Loropetalum, or Purple Daydream Loropetalum.

Juliet Cleyera Care

  • This plant thrives when planted in Full Sun to Part Shade.
  • The Juliet Cleyera needs regular water until well-established. This may take a few months. Also, during this time, please check frequently to make sure that the soil isn't drying out or remaining soggy.
  • Plant in well-draining, acidic garden soil. Soil with poor drainage will lead to root rot and the expiration of your plant. Also, too alkaline soil will lead to unhealthy, yellow leaves.
  • Fertilize the Juliet Cleyera in early spring with a balanced fertilizer for acidic plants.

Check out some plant pairings from Southern Living Plants featuring the Juliet Cleyera here

Check out a post on Planting Hedges and Screens

PBM post on the new Variegated Cleyeras from the Southern Living Plant Collection

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Your Juliet Cleyera

For a seamless planting, plant your Juliet Cleyera 4 feet apart. Space them 7+ feet for gaps between plants.

  • Scientific Name
    Ternstroemia gymnanthera 'Broody' PP30450
  • Hardiness Zone
    7, 8, 9, 10
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Attracts Birds / Butterflies, Disease Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Variegated
  • Feature Color
    Green, Yellow
  • Uses
    Accent, Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Planting
  • Water Needs
    Medium
  • Bloom Season
    Spring

Growing Zones : 7, 8, 9, and 10

Map of USDA Zones 7-10
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Southern Living Plant Collection

Juliet® Cleyera

From $19.98

Think you know Cleyeras? The Juliet® Cleyera from the Southern Living Plant Collection will make you think again! Bold, variegated foliage provides a dynamic twist on the conventional green Cleyera foliage. New growth emerges as a rich maroon before maturing to a gorgeous olive green with creamy white edges. This foliage is evergreen and thus provides interest even in the dead of winter.

The Juliet Cleyera is perfect for anyone looking for the privacy of a Cleyera but with a more unconventional look. At a mature size of 8-10' H x 5-6' W, this shrub is perfect for usage as a hedge or screen. Furthermore, a compact growth habit ensures that this Cleyera will keep dense foliage at any size.

Alternatively, try this shrub as an accent, mass planting, or even a container. Simply trim in early spring before the initial flush to keep at your desired size and shape.

The Juliet Cleyera has impressive disease and pest resistance. Coupled with a heat-tolerant nature, this shrub is one of the hardiest plants around.

For a dynamic foliage contrast, try planting with the Purple Pixie Loropetalum, Purple Diamond Loropetalum, or Purple Daydream Loropetalum.

Juliet Cleyera Care


Check out some plant pairings from Southern Living Plants featuring the Juliet Cleyera here

Check out a post on Planting Hedges and Screens

PBM post on the new Variegated Cleyeras from the Southern Living Plant Collection

Pot size

  • 2.5 Quart
  • 2 Gallon
  • 3 Gallon
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