Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Asia
China
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Prunus domestica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Forest margins, Forests, Mountains, Scrubs, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
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
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Caterpillars, Crown gall, Peach Leaf Curl, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Traditional medicine, Used as a dye
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
PRUNUS salicina
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Japanese Plum
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
Japanese Plum
In German
Gardenie
japanische Pflaumen
In French
Cape Jasmine
prune japonaise
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
ciruelo japonés
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Ιαπωνικά Plum
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
ameixa japonesa
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
japoński Plum
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Plum Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Aquifoliales
Family
Rubiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Japanese Plum
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Japanese Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Japanese Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Jasmine and Japanese Plum Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Japanese Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Japanese Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Japanese Plum are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Plum flower color: White
- Japanese Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Japanese Plum
Care of Cape Jasmine and Japanese Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.