Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mountain Fire , Variegata , Purity , Red Mill
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Light Pink, Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
dieback, Leaf spot, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Deer resistant, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
PIERIS japonica
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Japanese Andromeda
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
Japanese pieris
In German
Tabernaemontana
Japanese pieris
In French
Tabernaemontana
Japanese pieris
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Japanese pieris
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Japanese pieris
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Japanese pieris
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Japanese pieris
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Japanese pieris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ericales
Family
Apocynaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Pieris
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lyonieae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Japanese Pieris
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Japanese Pieris is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Japanese Pieris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pieris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pieris is Loam while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Pieris is Acidic.
Crape Jasmine and Japanese Pieris Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Japanese Pieris physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Japanese Pieris height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Japanese Pieris are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Pieris flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
- Japanese Pieris leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green, Pink and Bronze
Care of Crape Jasmine and Japanese Pieris
Care of Crape Jasmine and Japanese Pieris 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 Japanese Pieris pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Japanese Pieris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.