Crape Jasmine, Crepe Jasmine, Banana Bush, Native Gardenia
Tabernaemontanapandacaqui

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Tabernaemontana (tab-er-nay-MON-tah-nuh)
Species: pandacaqui (pan-da-KA-kwee-eye)

Synonym:Tabernaemontana subglobosa

Synonym:Ervatamia calcicola

Synonym:Ervatamia pandacaqui

Synonym:Ervatamia mucronata

Synonym:Pagiantha pandacaqui

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds