How to Grow and Care for Gordonia

Gordonia, also known as Holly-Bay

Gordonia thrives in moist, well-drained acidic soils with regular watering to maintain soil humidity. It's essential to provide gordonia with full to partial sun exposure for optimal growth. Special care should be taken to protect it from harsh winter conditions. Generally, gordonia is an easy-to-care-for plant that requires minimal maintenance beyond the basic needs.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Gordonia

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	4.5-5.5
Hardiness Zones	7-9

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Gordonia boasts a columnar or pyramidal silhouette reaching 35 to 70 feet (10.7 to 21.3 meters) in height with a trunk diameter of up to 20 inches (50.8 cm). The foliage presents as a compact crown of spreading branches. The evergreen leaves occasionally transform to a stunning scarlet shade. During the summer months, gordonia is adorned with fragrant, Camellia-like white flowers that persist until frost, contributing to its visual appeal.