Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, 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, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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 ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
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
-
Average
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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
जंगली बेर
In German
Tabernaemontana
wild Plum
In French
Tabernaemontana
wild Plum
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Wild Plum
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Wild Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Wild Plum
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crape Jasmine and Wild Plum Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Wild Plum are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Wild Plum
Care of Crape Jasmine and Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.