Cleyera is an evergreen shrub that is often used as a hedger or border plant. This variety will reach 10-15' tall and 8-10' wide at maturity. Its foliage emerges burgundy red and ages to dark green.
The 'Kleim's Hardy' gardenia is a dwarf variety that will reach 2-3' tall and wide and is great for containers and small garden spaces. Its fragrant, white flowers will emerge in late spring and persist into summer.
The 'Carousel' is prized for its white blooms that are lined with a speckled band of purple hues. This is a larger variety that will reach 6-8' tall and wide at maturity. Evergreen and deer resistant.
The 'Starburst' produces raspberry colored blooms with white edges that stand out against its dense, green foliage. Blooms appear in late May or early June and can persist for a few weeks. This variety is slow growing and has smaller leaves. Will grow 4-6' tall and wide at maturity. * Mountain Laurel are toxic to animals if any part of the plant is consumed.
Variegated leaf brightens to creamy-gold in midsummer and turns pinkish in the fall. Each clump grows 3' tall and 2' wide. Topped with 6' stalk of white flowers in late spring.
