Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Eastern Asia
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Trident Maple
Gardenia
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Trident Maple
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Trident Maple
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Trident klon
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Trident Maple
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rubiales
Family
Aceraceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cinchonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Trident Maple and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Trident Maple and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Trident Maple and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Trident Maple and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Trident Maple 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.