Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
Sakaki
Sakaki
In German
Sperrstrauch
Sperrstrauch
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sakaki and Sakaki
Season and care of Sakaki and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Sakaki and Sakaki Physical Information
Sakaki and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Sakaki are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Sakaki and Sakaki
Care of Sakaki and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.