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    Tabernaemontana ventricosa

    Also Known As

    • Forest Toad Tree

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 12'-24'
    • W: 10'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Tabernaemontana ventricosa plant details

    Tabernaemontana ventricosa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tabernaemontana ventricosa

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT wide, 12 FT - 24 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: fragrant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tabernaemontana ventricosa

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Tabernaemontana ventricosa plant

    How to Grow Tabernaemontana ventricosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Tabernaemontana divaricata

    aka Ervatamia coronaria, Crepe Jasmine, East Indian Rosebay, Paper Gardenia, Pinwheel Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Tabernaemontana divaricata flower by Almost Eden
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    Tabernaemontana divaricata 'Flore Pleno Variegata'

    aka Crape Gardenia, Crape Jasmine, Fleur d'Amour, Variegated India Carnation

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Tabernaemontana divaricata 'Flore Pleno Variegata' flower by Almost Eden
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