Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, South America
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Primary Rainforest, Riverbanks, subtropical regions, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular and deeply palmately-lobed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Fruit Bats
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Asthma
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Latex, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in making tea, Used in pies, cakes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CECROPIA palmata
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Snakewood Tree
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Snakewood Tree
Tabernaemontana
In German
Schlangenholz -Baum
Tabernaemontana
In French
Amourette Arbre
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Árbol de madera de serpiente
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Snakewood Tree
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Snakewood Tree
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Snakewood Tree
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Snakewood Tree
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledoneae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Urticaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Cecropia
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Snakewood Tree and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Snakewood Tree and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Snakewood Tree and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snakewood Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snakewood Tree is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snakewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Snakewood Tree and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Snakewood Tree and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Snakewood Tree height is 850.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Snakewood Tree and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Snakewood Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Green and Ivory
Snakewood Tree leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Snakewood Tree and Crape Jasmine
Care of Snakewood Tree and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snakewood Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Snakewood Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.