Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Africa
  
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
  
shadbush, wild plum
  
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
  
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pale White, White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
  
Red, Violet, Plum
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
  
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
  
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
  
Allergy
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, small hedge
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
  
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
  
Food for animals, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ALOE arborescens
  
AMELANCHIER arborea
  
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
  
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
  
In Hindi
चमेली
  
Juneberry
  
In German
Jasmin
  
Felsenbirnen
  
In French
Jasmin
  
Amélanchier
  
In Spanish
Hortensia
  
Amelanchier
  
In Greek
υδραγεία
  
Juneberry
  
In Portuguese
Jasmin
  
Amelanchier
  
In Polish
Jasmin
  
Świdośliwa
  
In Latin
Jasmin
  
Amelanchier
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Aloaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Jasminium
  
Amelanchier
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Jasmineae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Malvoideae