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A small tree up to 15 feet in the wild, Gardenia brighamii is generally not as tall in cultivation. The leaves are glossy green, 1 to 4 inches long and about half as wide. Young leaves often feel sticky. When not under cultivation, Gardenia brighamii have leaves only on the ends of the branches. In the garden, however, plants retain their foliage for much longer and are much fuller in appearance. Plants are long-lived in their natural habitat; one specimen has been documented for over 65 years. They are known to live for at least 15 years under cultivation.