Evergreen Shrub with Glossy Maroon New Growth and Dense Upright Form
Leanne Cleyera features glossy maroon-colored new growth that matures to deep green with a dense, upright habit that provides year-round color and structure. This fast-growing evergreen shrub delivers attractive multi-toned foliage, fragrant white blooms, and red berries, making it perfect for hedges, privacy screens, and mass plantings.
Key Features
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Glossy Maroon New Growth: Striking maroon-colored new foliage matures to deep green for multi-season interest
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Fragrant White Blooms: Creamy white flowers appear in late spring with pleasant fragrance
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Red Fall Berries: Attractive puffy red berries provide fall and winter interest
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Dense Upright Habit: Fast-growing form perfect for hedges and privacy screens
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Adaptable: Tolerates different light conditions from full sun to part shade
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun to part shade
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Mature Size: 3-6' tall x 3-6' wide
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Hardiness: Zones 7-9
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Type: Evergreen shrub
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Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and size. Takes well to shearing for formal hedges.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for hedges, privacy screens, mass plantings, and foundation plantings. Pairs beautifully with other evergreens and flowering shrubs. Excellent choice for adding year-round structure, multi-toned foliage, and fast-growing evergreen presence to landscapes.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately once established. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
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