Ternstroemia japonica (Theaceae) Evergreen shrub

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Ternstroemia japonica
Evergreen shrub
(1 Page of 5)

The Ternstroemia japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan and the Himalayas where it grows at elevations of 1,200 - 1,500 metres. It is a member of the Theaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. gymnanthera. (Wight.&Arn.)Sprague.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Ternstroemia japonica
Family:  Theaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Requires a lime-free soil and a sheltered position[182]. Succeeds in a fertile humus-rich well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in part shade[200]. Succeeds in north-facing sites[200]. Generally considered to be a tender shrub, but it tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c if the wood has been well-ripened[200] and succeeds outdoors in the mildest maritime areas of Britain[182, 200]. Any pruning is best carried out in spring[188].

For further Ternstroemia japonica gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future