Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
-
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Wild lilac
Sakaki
In Hindi
Ceanothus
Sakaki
In German
Ceanothus
Sperrstrauch
In French
Ceanothus
Sakaki
In Spanish
Ceanothus
Sakaki
In Greek
Ceanothus
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Sakaki
In Polish
Ceanothus
Sakaki
In Latin
Ceanothus
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rhamnaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Sakaki
Season and care of Ceanothus and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Sakaki season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Ceanothus and Sakaki Physical Information
Ceanothus and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Sakaki are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Ceanothus and Sakaki
Care of Ceanothus and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.