Gardenia Tree

Gardenia plants usually grow from 2 to 12 ft tall and wide 60 360 cm depending on the variety.

Gardenia tree. Their aromatic blossoms make them a desirable addition to your garden but they can be difficult to care for. Alexander garden 1730 1791 a scottish born american naturalist. The evergreen gardenia tree adds eye appeal and fragrance to a home landscape or patio. Gardenia is a genus of flowering plants in the coffee family rubiaceae native to the tropical and subtropical regions of africa asia madagascar and pacific islands and australia.

If you properly prep the soil before planting and then maintain the moisture and health of the plant you can enjoy your gardenia for years to come. However when growing a gardenia bush indoors you must keep in mind that it requires bright light and. The gardenia plant can also be successfully grown in containers and treated like houseplants indoors. Gardenia the most common being the cape jasmine gardenia jasminoides is a type of flower that is known for its intoxicating smell and finicky growing preferences caring for a gardenia tree or bush can prove quite the challenge but for any passionate gardener the challenge of successfully growing a difficult plant is always part of the thrill.

The tree is attractive with glossy green foliage and white flowers that appear from mid spring through late. Blooming profusely over a long period of time extending from mid spring to late summer or even fall gardenia flowers may be solitary or in small clusters single semi double or double. They are evergreen shrubs and small trees growing to 1 15 metres 3 3 49 2.