Cleyera japonica Variegata
Cleyera japonica Variegata
Cleyera japonica Variegata
Cleyera japonica Variegata
Japanese Cleyera, Sakaki
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Description
Cleyera japonica 'Variegata', also known as 'Tricolor' or Eurya fortunei, is an evergreen bush introduced from Japan, valued for its decorative variegated foliage.
Little known, the Cleyera japonica 'Variegata' is an upright and bushy shrub, with many branches arranged in a characteristic manner, almost horizontally, adorned with dense and evergreen foliage. The leaves measure up to 9 cm long. They are oblong in shape, thick, dark green with cream-white edges, tinted coppery pink on new shoots in spring. Shiny, they can also take on reddish tones in winter. In summer, it bears many creamy white cup-shaped flowers measuring 2 cm (0.8 in) in diameter, difficult to spot at first glance, but fragrant. They are followed in autumn by small red fruits that turn black when ripe, equally discreet.
With slow growth, it reaches about 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) in height or more at maturity. It requires a neutral to acidic soil, rich in humus, light and well-drained, but does not dry out too easily. Its hardiness is limited and it requires a sheltered position from severe cold, in a sunny or partially shaded position. This small and decorative bush is ideal for adding colour to a well-sheltered courtyard, such as terraces and small urban gardens, it is resistant to pollution and suitable for container planting. It can be planted with other acid-loving plants, such as azaleas and rhododendrons, camellias, kalmias, magnolias, Japanese Andromedas (Pieris), heathers, or even with skimmias. Also consider hydrangeas to give it a flowering companion in summer!
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Cleyera
japonica
Variegata
Theaceae
Japanese Cleyera, Sakaki
Southeast Asia
Planting and care
To plant the Cleyera japonica 'Tricolor' pick a spot that gets sun or partial shade and is protected from cold and drying winds. The soil should be light, humus-rich, and preferably acidic or neutral. Avoid heavy soils, waterlogged areas in winter, and arid soils. Regular watering is vital, especially during the first two years of cultivation, particularly in dry conditions. Once established, this plant can tolerate dry summers better. Mulch the base to keep the soil fresh.
To plant, dig a hole three times bigger than the pot. Soak the root ball in water, and plant the bush in a mixture of 1/4 leaf compost, gravel or pumice, and loam. Water thoroughly and keep the soil moist in the summer. Place a mulch of shredded pine bark at the base of the bush every spring to maintain soil moisture and acidity. To maintain, remove dead branches and shorten those that become too large.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.