Care

Planting & Growing
Prefers humus-rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Sun tolerant, but best foliage and flowering in light shade. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer to encourage blooms.

Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Toad Tree
Flower Color White
Bloom Time Spring and Summer
Foliage Color Green
Genus Name Tabernaemontana
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 9
Landscape Uses Hedge, Massing, Screening, Urban Garden, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 8 feet
Mature Width 8 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Average to Moist
Waterwise 0