Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
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Number of Varieties
108
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40000
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-106-9
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
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8-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
105.00 cm1,371.60 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
135.00 cm30.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Brown
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
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✔
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Tolerances
-
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
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Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
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✘
✔
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Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
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✔
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Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
Pawpaw
In Hindi
Gardenia jasminoides
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Gardenie
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Cape Jasmine
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Gardenia jasminoides
planta de la papaya
In Greek
Cape Jasmine
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
Gardenia jasminoides
planta mamão
In Polish
Gardenia jaśminowata
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Gardenia mucronata
quince herba
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Magnoliales
Family
Rubiaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
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Subfamily
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Number of Species
2009
1
27800
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