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Ternstroemia Carolina Sunset

Orange and yellow new growth

At one time or another, everyone has stood in awe at the beautiful orange and red colors of a summer sunset, particularly in the south where the sky puts on a dramatic show. This new Cleyera from breeder Richard Davis offers a similar, unique pallet of color that grants new opportunities for use. A bright-yellow, evergreen shrub, the new growth glows in hues of copper and orange. Impactful when used in foundation plantings or in large drifts, look for a place where Carolina Sunset can really show off and then sit back, relax and enjoy the evening.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Carolina Sunset cleyera
  • Botanical Name:
    Ternstroemia gymnanthera 'Carolina Sunset' PP33362
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Evergreen:
    YES

Cultural Details

TYPE

Shrub

EVERGREEN

YES
  • Light:
    Morning sun / afternoon shade
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well-drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    7-9
  • Bloom Time:
    Spring
  • Bloom Color:
    White
  • Size:
    5-6' tall by 5-6' wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known

What Makes Me Special?

A new color in cleyera—bright yellow, with glowing hues of copper and orange on the new growth.

Landscape Use

Borders, foundation plantings, large sweeps, urban gardens

Propagation

Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Carolina Sunset cleyera
  • Botanical Name:
    Ternstroemia gymnanthera 'Carolina Sunset' PP33362
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Evergreen:
    YES

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