Botanical Name: Trachelospermum asiaticum
Common Name: Star Jasmine Type of Plant: dicot: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a wide-spreading, low sprawling plant, which can grow up-right by twining; smaller branchlets tend to grow upright Height 1-2' (15') Spread 5-10' (15') Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoor full or partial sun; can tolerate shade at inland locale Soil prefers moist loam - tolerates most Hardiness hardy (zones 6-24); thrives in warm humid habitats Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, elliptic, 2-4" long; shiny bright green above, duller beneath (leaves lighter green and not as glossy as T. jasminoides) Flowers creamy white, small, tubular, very fragrant, in axillary clusters; April-June Fruit a small elongate follicle Propagation: softwood or semihardwood cuttings Usage: a large-scale ground cover or low filler, good for cascading over walls or on slopes; can be used as vine (for fragrant flowers) if trained on trellis or fence Landscape Care: Watering regular preferred – tolerates heavy; not very drought-tolerant Fertilizing 1-2 times a year; chlorosis in heavy or alkaline soils Pruning head back frequently to keep in bounds Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other not good for small planters – rapid grower Origin: China Family: Apocynaceae Notes: |
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