Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
China
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
not available
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Common Name
Sakaki
leatherleaf plant
In Hindi
Sakaki
Leatherleaf Viburnum
In German
Sperrstrauch
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
In French
Sakaki
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Spanish
Sakaki
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Greek
Sakaki
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Polish
Sakaki
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Latin
Sakaki
leatherleaf viburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sakaki and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Wondering what are the properties of Sakaki and Leatherleaf Viburnum? We provide you with everything About Sakaki and Leatherleaf Viburnum. Sakaki doesn't have thorns and Leatherleaf Viburnum doesn't have thorns. Also Sakaki does not have fragrant flowers. Sakaki has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing and Leatherleaf Viburnum has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen 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 Sakaki and Leatherleaf Viburnum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sakaki and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Season and care of Sakaki and Leatherleaf Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Leatherleaf Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sakaki and Leatherleaf Viburnum Physical Information
Sakaki and Leatherleaf Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Leatherleaf Viburnum are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
- Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sakaki and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Care of Sakaki and Leatherleaf Viburnum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Leatherleaf Viburnum pruning is done 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.