SCIENTIFIC NAME: Ternstroemia gymnanthera 'Sotall'

COMMON NAME: Bigfoot™ Cleyera

GARDEN SIZE: 15-20 feet tall x 5-6 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Fast

USDA ZONE: 7 - 10

EXPOSURE: Full Shade to Part Sun; Protect from harsh winter winds.

WATER & SOIL: Average, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.

HABIT (FORM): Upright

FOLIAGE: Evergreen

FLOWERS: None

PLANT ORIGIN: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, India, and Borneo

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.

FERTILIZING: Use a fertilizer for acid-loving plants (such as Holly-tone) in spring and fall

PRUNING: Pruning is rarely needed but if desired it can be done in the late spring.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

USES: Foundation plantings, Accents, Borders, Corner Pieces, Specimen