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Gardenia thunbergia

Also Known As

  • Thunberg's Gardenia
  • White Gardenia

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 6'-15'
  • W: 4'-10'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Gardenia thunbergia plant details

Gardenia thunbergia is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or tree with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glossy texture. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gardenia thunbergia

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: rubiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gardenia thunbergia

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Gardenia thunbergia plant

How to Grow Gardenia thunbergia

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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