Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Argentina, Chile
Types
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
-
Habitat
gardens
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Jessamine
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In German
Carolina-Jasmin
boxberry
In French
Gelsemium sempervirens
boxberry
In Spanish
Gelsemium sempervirens
boxberry
In Greek
Gelsemium sempervirens
boxberry
In Portuguese
Gelsemium sempervirens
boxberry
In Polish
Gelsemium sempervirens
boxberry
In Latin
Gelsemium sempervirens
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Jessamine and Boxberry
Season and care of Jessamine and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jessamine and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jessamine is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Jessamine and Boxberry Physical Information
Jessamine and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jessamine and Boxberry are as follows:
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jessamine and Boxberry
Care of Jessamine and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.