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Ternstroemia gymnanthera

Japanese Ternstroemia

In Stock: 0.382 lb (Total:0.675lb)

  • Ternstroemia gymnanthera

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0.38 lb
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Details

Germination:
91%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
15,939
Quantity:
0.38 lb
Collected in:
Alabama
Auburn
Crop year:
2024
Min. hardiness zone:
7
Item ID:
1835022

Characteristics

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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: none required
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: Scatter seed onto bed of fine vermiculite and press gently into medium.);(Cover with 1/8 fine vermiculite and mist. Keep moist, but not wet.);(Germination takes 3-4 weeks.)

Discover the enchanting Ternstroemia gymnanthera, commonly known as Japanese ternstroemia, a captivating broadleaf evergreen shrub perfect for elevating any landscape. Native to diverse regions including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China, this verdant beauty thrives in both full sun and partial shade, with its best performance in part shade. Standing 8 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide, this shrub boasts a striking, dense, and upright profile with tiered branches and a mesmerizing foliage transition—juvenile leaves unfurl bronzed to reddish hues before maturing to dark green, with a fall transformation to bronze. Cultivated for its elegance and adaptability, this shrub is moderately drought tolerant, prefers well-drained acidic soils, and withstands salt spray, making it ideal for coastal landscapes. Distinguished by its red petioles, creamy white spring flowers, and oval fruits that ripen to red in autumn, Japanese ternstroemia shines as a specimen plant, screen, or border. It's an exceptional alternative to the often-problematic red tip photinia and Leyland cypress, enhancing your garden with effortless charm.

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