Star jasmine, Confederate jasmine

Technical-Botanical Sheet

Scientific Name:

Trachelospermum jasminoides

Common Name:

Star jasmine, Confederate jasmine

Family:

Apocynaceae

Origin:

China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam

Main Characteristics:

• Habit: Evergreen, vigorous, twining climber with woody and flexible stems.
• Size: Can reach 6–10 m in height when supported properly.
• Leaves: Oval, leathery, glossy dark green; may turn bronze in winter.
• Fruits: Elongated capsules containing silky-haired seeds, not showy.
• Growth: Moderate to fast, with abundant, fragrant flowering from May to July, featuring small, white, star-shaped flowers.

Cultivation and Care:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade; tolerates partial shade but flowers best in full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acidic; also tolerant of poor soils.
• Hardiness: Withstands temperatures down to -10/-12°C; moderately drought-tolerant and resistant to urban pollution.
• Uses: Pergolas, fences, walls, balconies, trellises, espaliers, and container planting.