Romeo® Cleyera
Cleyera japonica 'Variegata'
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| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Romeo® Cleyera highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Growing Zones 7-10
For a showy, bulletproof broad-leaved evergreen to enjoy in your landscape, try the well-appointed Romeo® Cleyera (Cleyera japonica 'Variegata'). This compact, upright shrub is handsome in all seasons, and truly dazzles with its variegated foliage!
Romeo makes a boldly sophisticated presentation with plenty of visual interest all year long. Create a chic hedge to highlight their shiny leaves that start off the spring with buttery-yellow variegation that deepens to rose-pink variegation in fall.
Planting and Application:
You'll fall in love with their easy-care nature, too! Strapping, but not overpowering … steadfast Cleyera Romeo stays tight and uniform.
- Use this versatile shrub to make a statement along your property line. For a solid fill, space them five feet apart on center; measuring from the center of one to the center of the next.
- A Romeo Cleyera hedge can be planted in either full sun or partial shade. Feel free to use it in an area that has both of these light conditions.
- Durable Cleyera tolerates clay soil and becomes waterwise once the roots are established. It's a marvelous choice for low-maintenance gardening!
- Why not add a short row to provide privacy in just the right spot? You'll love being able to rest and relax in your "right-sized" space without feeling penned in or oppressed.
- Even a single Romeo Cleyera is impressive as a specimen. Put it to work in your courtyard or keep it in an oversized container for year-round color!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. Improve drainage by bringing in extra soil in a planting mound or raised bed.
- Add symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster in the planting hole for the life-long support of the tiny feeder roots. This professional formula is an easy choice to protect your landscape investment.
- Get the roots established during the first season with careful watering. Get expert watering tips for beautiful landscapes.
- Prune in early spring to shape, making a pruning plan first before starting. Fertilize with a good evergreen formula at that time, following directions on the label.
