Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
California
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Acidic
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Christmas Berry, California Holly
Gardenia
In Hindi
Toyon
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Toyon
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Toyon
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Toyon
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Toyon
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Toyon
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Toyon
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Toyon
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Heteromeles
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Toyon and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Toyon and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Toyon and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Toyon and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Toyon and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Toyon and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Toyon flower color: White
Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Toyon and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Toyon and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toyon pruning is done No pruning needed and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.