Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
California
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
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
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
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
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
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
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
Toyon
In French
Cape Jasmine
Toyon
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
Toyon
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
Toyon
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
Toyon
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
Toyon
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
Toyon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Rubiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cape Jasmine and Toyon
Season and care of Cape Jasmine and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Jasmine and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Jasmine and Toyon Physical Information
Cape Jasmine and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Jasmine and Toyon are as follows:
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cape Jasmine and Toyon
Care of Cape Jasmine and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Jasmine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.