Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
Types
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
Jessamine
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In German
Carolina-Jasmin
Toyon
In French
Gelsemium sempervirens
Toyon
In Spanish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Toyon
In Greek
Gelsemium sempervirens
Toyon
In Portuguese
Gelsemium sempervirens
Toyon
In Polish
Gelsemium sempervirens
Toyon
In Latin
Gelsemium sempervirens
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Cestrum
Heteromeles
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jessamine and Toyon
Wondering what are the properties of Jessamine and Toyon? We provide you with everything About Jessamine and Toyon. Jessamine doesn't have thorns and Toyon doesn't have thorns. Also Jessamine does not have fragrant flowers. Jessamine has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea and sneezing and Toyon has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea and sneezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Jessamine and Toyon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jessamine and Toyon
Season and care of Jessamine and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Jessamine and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jessamine is Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jessamine and Toyon Physical Information
Jessamine and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jessamine and Toyon are as follows:
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jessamine and Toyon
Care of Jessamine and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.