Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
not available
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Temperate Regions
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Sakaki
In Hindi
southernwood
Sakaki
In German
Eberraute
Sperrstrauch
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Sakaki
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Sakaki
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Sakaki
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Sakaki
In Latin
Southernwood
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Sakaki
Season and care of Southernwood and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Sakaki Physical Information
Southernwood and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Sakaki are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
- Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Care of Southernwood and Sakaki
Care of Southernwood and Sakaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Southernwood 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.