Related Topics: Gardenia Shrubs (general) Hedges (General)

Tabernaemontana

species, hybrids and cultivars

For a long time, the most common form in local gardens was Tabernaemontana divaricata 'Flore Pleno', usually known as mock gardenia. It looks similar to a gardenia - without significant fragrance, unfortunately - but is easier to grow, although. A fairly open shrub 2-3 m high and almost as wide, but could be lightly pruned to maintain a more compact form if desired.

There are now some compact forms of Tabernaemontana now on the market, notably T. corymbosa 'Little Emerald', that are being popular for small hedges and topiary.

These were discussed in more detail in the 05-09-2025 edition of Get Results Gardening, a weekly email publication for Australian gardeners, especially those in the tropical, subtropical and warm temperate parts of the country. If you request a free trial (see to calyx.com.au/getresultsgardening.html for instructions) you can ask for a copy of the 05-09-2025 edition to be sent as well if you want to read the Tabernaemontana article.

Tabernaemontana in the Landscape

Pictures will continue to be added here to give you an idea of growth habit and how you might position and prune these plants. All the photos so far were taken in Brisbane. Click for larger images.

  

  

  
  

  

More images may be added over time as they become available. However, there won't be much new written content added here in the foreseeable future due to the decline of online advertising and the rise of content appropriation by AI (artificial inelligence) bots. Instead, quality information is now being directed towards the email publication (mini-magazine) Get Results Gardening. More information about it here: calyx.com.au/getresultsgardening.html If you live in Australia, request a free trial! You can also get the 05-09-2025 edition containing an article about Tabernaemontana if you ask for it in the message of your request email.