Cleyera japonica ~ Japanese Cleyera Size:15 GALLON IMAGES: Photoset by NC Extension

IMAGES: Photoset by NC Extension Gardener

Male plants are needed for pollination to produce berries

Jubilation is more cold-hardy than most Gardenia and can be used as a groundcover

(3) Ptelea

Best flowering occurs in full sun and moist well-drained soils

Cleyera japonica ~ Japanese Cleyera Size:15 GALLON IMAGES: Photoset by NC ExtensionJapanese Cleyera is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with a dense, low branching rounded habit when young and become more tree like as it matures. The new growth emerges bronze and matures to leathery lustrous dark green leaves with a paler underside. Its fragrant, downward facing clusters of creamy white flowers bloom in late spring followed by shiny black fruit. Prefers part sun and moist, well drained soil. Good drought tolerance once established and