Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, Canada
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
HACKBERRY
In German
Gardenie
Hackberry
In French
Cape Jasmine
micocoulier
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
almez
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
hackberry
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
hackberry
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
hackberry
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Hackberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Urticales
Family
Rubiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Hackberry
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Hackberry Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Hackberry are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Hackberry
Care of Cape Jasmine and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.