Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Argentina, Chile
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Types
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Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Jessamine
In German
boxberry
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
boxberry
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
boxberry
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
boxberry
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
boxberry
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
boxberry
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Burning
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Boxberry and Jessamine
Season and care of Boxberry and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Boxberry and Jessamine Physical Information
Boxberry and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Jessamine are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Boxberry and Jessamine
Care of Boxberry and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.