Japanese ternstroemia
Ternstroemia gymnanthera 'Carolina Sunset'
Overview
Japanese Ternstroemia (Ternstroemia gymnanthera 'Carolina Sunset') is an evergreen shrub-like tree native to Japan. It can reach up to 25 feet in height, has a compact, vase-shaped form, and thick, glossy green foliage. In late spring to early summer, the tree produces clusters of fragrant, yellow-green, tubular flowers. During fall, bright orange-gold foliage appears, turning the tree into a striking landscape specimen. This plant prefers full sun, grows best in loamy, well-drained soils, and tolerates most pH levels and sunny to part-shaded sites. Pruning is not necessary. Japanese Ternstroemia is a hardy, drought-tolerant tree, making for an easy-care addition to any landscape.
Care Guide
Watering
Average
Light
Full sun, part shade.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 7-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, December, January, February, March, April, May, May.
Propagation
Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Layering Propagation, Air Layering Propagation, Stem Propagation, Root Cutting, Division
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