Cleyera 'MONRGR'~ Monrovia® Liftoff™ Cleyera

Monrovia® Liftoff Cleyera is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with a dense upright, almost columnar, habit.  The new growth emerges reddish bronze and matures to leathery lustrous dark green leaves.  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 can tolerate near full shade. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Shelter from strong winds.

 LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Crape Myrtle, Fringe Flower, Holly

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.