Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
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Number of Varieties
58
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40000
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Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-106-9
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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 or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
240.00 cm1,371.60 cm
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3900
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Minimum Width
150.00 cm30.00 cm
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6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
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
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
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Shape
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong
Thorns
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
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Flowers
✔
✘
✔
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
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✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
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Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
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✘
✔
✘
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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✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
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✘
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Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
ASIMINA triloba
Common Name
Sakaki
Pawpaw
In Hindi
Sakaki
गंदा संयंत्र
In German
Sperrstrauch
Papaya Pflanze
In French
Sakaki
usine de papaye
In Spanish
Sakaki
planta de la papaya
In Greek
Sakaki
φυτό pawpaw
In Portuguese
Sakaki
planta mamão
In Polish
Sakaki
pawpaw roślin
In Latin
Sakaki
quince herba
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Magnoliales
Family
Theaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Cleyera
Asimina Adans
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
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Subfamily
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Number of Species
189
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27800
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