Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia
California
Types
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange 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, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Gardenia
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
बौना गार्डेनिया
Toyon
In German
Dwarf Gardenia
Toyon
In French
Gardenia Dwarf
Toyon
In Spanish
Gardenia enana
Toyon
In Greek
νάνος Gardenia
Toyon
In Portuguese
Gardenia Dwarf
Toyon
In Polish
Dwarf Gardenia
Toyon
In Latin
Gardenia Dwarf
Toyon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rubiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Heteromeles
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cinchonoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Toyon
Season and care of Dwarf Gardenia and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Gardenia and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Gardenia and Toyon Physical Information
Dwarf Gardenia and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Gardenia and Toyon are as follows:
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Toyon
Care of Dwarf Gardenia and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.