Botanical Name: Ternstroemia gymnanthera
Common Name: Ternstroemia Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, stiff, woody, fairly dense shrub with an oval to rounded canopy; new growth tends to be reddish, fading to a bronzy green Height 3-6' (10') Spread 2/3-equal Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors partial shade to full shade (full sun along the coast) Soil prefers moist cool, acidic soil; avoid alkaline soils Hardiness hardy (zones 4-9, 12-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate/whorled, obovate, 2-6" long, dark green foliage, pale beneath, petioles maroon-red Flowers small, pale whitish yellow, 1/3-1/2" on short axillary stalks, solitary, fragrant; summer Fruit round, berry like capsule, yellow orange, 1/2" long Propagation: seed, semihardwood cuttings Usage: medium sized filler or small background – for dark foliage informal hedge, tub plant – cool woodsy, tropical landscapes – use with ferns, camellias, azaleas, etc. Landscape Care: Watering prefers regular watering; fairly shallow rooted Fertilizing balanced in spring, plus iron Pruning selectively head back to encourage denser growth Pests/Diseases scale, mealy bug, chlorosis in heavy soils Special Conditions/Other mulch frequently to keep soil moist and cool Origin: Japan/East Asia Family: Theaceae Notes: |
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