sakaki
Cleyera japonica
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size10 to 15 feet tall8 to 10 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White flowers and black fruit
- Foliage color
- Brown/copper, green
Garden uses
Notes
Sakaki (Cleyera japonica) is a shrub for hedges, privacy screens, and foundation plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It is evergreen and grows rapidly to 10 to 15 feet tall. White spring flowers are fragrant, and black fruit follows. The leaves show brown and copper tones, which adds winter interest.
Pairs well with Green Velvet buxus, Winterberry, and Autumn fern.
Native range
Japan, Korea, and China.