Trachelospermum asiaticum

Plant Family

Apocynaceae

Plant Botanical Name

Trachelospermum asiaticum

Photo by: FELDER RUSHING

Plant Common Name

Yellow Star Jasmine

General Description

Asiatic jasmine is a tough, easy-to-grow woody vine native to Japan and Korea. Its glossy, elliptical to oval, evergreen leaves are paired on thin, wiry, twining stems. The stems and leaves exude thick white sap when wounded. Leaves may blush red or bronze in cold weather. Small white or pale yellow flowers with flaring twisted lobes cluster along the stems in spring and early summer. They have a dark yellow eye and a spicy fragrance. Reddish bean-like fruits follow the flowers. Flowering usually occurs only on vertical stems, with prostrate plants rarely blooming. The many cultivars including selections with very small leaves and others with pink- or white-variegated foliage.

This somewhat cold-tender vine prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It will not survive prolonged sub-freezing weather. It tolerates drought once established. Use it on arbors and trellises, for topiary, or as a weed-smothering groundcover. Its relatively small size also suits it for growing in greenhouses and sun rooms. Despite its common name, it is not closely related to the true jasmines.

Characteristics

• AHS Heat Zone

  11 - 7

• USDA Hardiness Zone

  7 - 11

• Sunset Zone

  H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

• Plant Type

  Vine/Liana

• Sun Exposure

  Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade

• Height

  3'-20' / 0.9m - 6.1m

• Bloom Time

  Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

• Native To

  Japan, Korea

Growing Conditions

• Soil pH

  Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

• Soil Moisture

  Well Drained

• Soil type

  Clay, Loam, Sand

• Tolerances

  Salt

• Growth Rate

  Medium

• Water Requirements

  Drought Tolerant, Average Water

• Habit

  Vining/Climbing

• Seasonal Interest

  Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Ornamental Features

• Flower Interest

  Showy

• Flower Color

  White, Yellow

• Foliage Color (Spring)

  Dark Green

• Foliage Color (Summer)

  Dark Green

• Foliage Color (Fall)

  Dark Green

• Foliage Color (Winter)

  Green

• Fragrant Flowers

  Yes

• Fragrant Fruit

  No

• Fragrant Foliage

  No

• Bark or Stem Fragrant

  No

• Flower Petal Number

  Single

• Repeat Bloomer

  No

• Showy Fruit

  No

• Edible Fruit

  No

• Showy Foliage

  Yes

• Foliage Texture

  Fine

• Foliage Sheen

  Glossy

• Evergreen

  Yes

• Showy Bark

  No

Special Characteristics

• Bark Texture

  Smooth

• Usage

  Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

• Sharp or Has Thorns

  No

• Invasive

  No

• Self-Sowing

  No