| Botanical Name | Tabernaemontana divaricata |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | |
| Specie | |
| Local Name in Urdu | Chaandni (may be not widely accepted name in Urdu) |
| Common Name | Crape jasmine |
| Life Cycle | Evergreen |
| Cultivar Name | NA |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Tree |
| Fragrant or not | non fragrant |
| Height | upto 10 feet, older trees can be taller |
| Spacing | Solitary tree |
| Flowering Months | Through out the year |
| Flower Color | White |
| Growing Areas | All around Pakistan except cold areas |
| Frost Tender | NA |
| Exposure | Full sunlight, may tolerate some shade |
| Soil pH | No specific issues known |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
| Uses | Ornamental, medicinal |
| Other Details | If you are looking for a white flowering tree which can flower through out the year, think about Tabernaemontana as a possible choice. Crape jasmine is an evergreen tree that will flower continuously without any problem. The flowers are like attractive "stars" but they are not fragrant at all (or very mild fragrance). The plant when wounded releases latex which is said to heal ulcers etc. Another related Tabernaemontana has flowers that look identical to Gardenia however they are not fragrant at all. No specific pests or diseases - it is a problem free tree. Image by Farhan Ahmed |
