Ternstroemia gymnanthera
A beautiful evergreen shrub, with foliage that emerges a handsome, copper color in spring, then changes to glossy, dark green for summer & Autumn.
In a cold winter the leaves turn color once again, this time to a rich wine red.
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Photo courtesy of Our Growing Friends at Casey Nursery in Goldsboro, NC and Toms Creek Farm & Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Evergreen |
| Height |
6' - 10' |
| Spread |
4' - 8' |
| Shape |
Globe |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Copper in Spring -> Dark Green Summer through Autumn |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Wine Red in Winter |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
(Tiny) White |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Sun Preferences |
Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences |
Average - Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. Poor drainage results in root rot.
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 |
