Trachelospermum jasminoides     
Star jasmine   
Apacynaceae Family     

Form: ground cover, low twining vine; not strong climber
Seasonality: evergreen
Size: 1-2.5ft, spread to 20ft
Leaves: opposite, oval, thick and leathery, 2in long, dark green on top, lighter underneath
Flowers: distinctive white 4-petaled flower, fragrant, early summer
Fruit: not significant
Stems/Trunks: not significant

Trachelspermum jasminoides trained up a wall

Range/Origin: China
Hardiness: to 16°F

LANDSCAPE VALUE:

• informal ground cover
• can be trained onto trellis
• good on patios and entrances where bloom and fragrance can be enjoyed at close range
• good under trees
• containers and planters

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Exposure: shade to part sun; does not take reflected heat; good on north and east exposures
• Water: moderate to high, needs regular irrigation
• Soil: amended
• Propagation: vegetative cuttings of soft wood
• Maintenance: moderate; needs some pruning to control over time; training up if desired

NOTES:

broken leaves and stems exude sticky white sap

flower detail

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