Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
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Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Sakaki
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Sperrstrauch
Heidekraut
In Portuguese
Sakaki
urze
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sakaki and Heather
Season and care of Sakaki and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Heather is Acidic.
Sakaki and Heather Physical Information
Sakaki and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Heather are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Sakaki and Heather
Care of Sakaki and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.