{"product_id":"braided-gardenia-tree","title":"Braided Gardenia Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll the fragrance of a classic gardenia — now with a sculptural braided trunk that turns this plant into a living centerpiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Braided Gardenia Tree takes everything people love about Gardenia jasminoides 'Aimee' and adds a decorative braided trunk that elevates it from a beautiful shrub to a genuine statement piece. Large, double white blooms arrive early in the season, releasing that rich, unmistakable gardenia perfume right when the garden starts warming up. The glossy, deep green foliage keeps things looking clean and structured, while the braided trunk adds height and visual interest — beautiful even when the plant isn't in flower. Trained into a compact tree form at 4–6 feet tall, it's ideal for patios, entryways, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I love about it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe braided trunk is the detail that makes this gardenia unforgettable. It's the kind of plant that looks like it belongs in a boutique hotel lobby or a beautifully curated garden — polished, intentional, and genuinely elegant. The fragrance is everything you'd expect from an 'Aimee' gardenia: rich, classic, and unmistakable. Plant it near a front door, a patio seating area, or an open window and the fragrance will greet you every time you pass. In containers it's easy to move indoors before frost, protecting the plant and extending the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light; morning sun with afternoon shade in hot climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep consistently moist; evenly damp, not soggy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic soil (pH 5.0–6.0); amend with peat moss or sulfur if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — needs acidic soil and consistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐾 \u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic to cats and dogs — keep out of reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moderate to high humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 ft tall (tree form with braided trunk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring into early summer; early-blooming variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, double white; intensely fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy dark green; evergreen in warm climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–11 outdoors; container-friendly in all zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBloom bold. Be cheeky.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Good Logistics","offers":[{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":50051112632568,"sku":"FLT-ORN-BGR-45-5G","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/0969\/0104\/files\/iStock-648565190_3faf4a34-f514-4dbd-a8e8-1771e55bae91.jpg?v=1784839973","url":"https:\/\/cheekygarden.com\/products\/braided-gardenia-tree","provider":"Cheeky Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}