Ternstroemia gymnanthera
Glossy Ternstroemia
Description
This elegant evergreen shrub of medium height with dark green to bronze leaves is highly valued for its glosy, polished appearance. For proper growth, the plant should receive shade.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Bronze, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Hedge
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.