Crape Jasmine

Arbutus

About Crape Jasmine and Arbutus

Crape Jasmine

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Tree

Origin

India, Southeast Asia

Types

Number of Varieties

3012

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Habitat

gardens, Homesteads

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-157-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm240.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Insects

Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Root

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Tabernaemontana Divaricata

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Crepe Jasmine

Arbutus

In Hindi

Tabernaemontana

सदाबहार

In German

Tabernaemontana

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Tabernaemontana

arbousier

In Spanish

Tabernaemontana

Arbitus

In Greek

Tabernaemontana

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Tabernaemontana

árbuto

In Polish

Tabernaemontana

mącznik

In Latin

Tabernaemontana

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Ericales

Family

Apocynaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Tabernaemontana

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Rauvolfioideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

1188

1 27800

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Properties of Crape Jasmine and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Crape Jasmine and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Crape Jasmine and Arbutus. Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Crape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Crape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Arbutus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Crape Jasmine and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Arbutus

Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Crape Jasmine and Arbutus Physical Information

Crape Jasmine and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Arbutus are as follows:

Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Crape Jasmine and Arbutus

Care of Crape Jasmine and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.