Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
North America, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Scale Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
Silverberry
In German
Tabernaemontana
Silverberry
In French
Tabernaemontana
Silverberry
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Silverberry
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Silverberry
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Silverberry
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rhamnales
Family
Apocynaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Silverberry
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Silverberry Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Silverberry are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Crape Jasmine and Silverberry
Care of Crape Jasmine and Silverberry 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 Silverberry pruning is done 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.