Wild Jasmine Chrysojasminum fruticans
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Jasminum fruticans
- Phonetic Spelling
- krih-SO-JAZ-mih-num FROO-tih-kanz
- Description
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Jasmine is a small semi-evergreen shrub with yellow, slightly fragrant flowers that appear in spring and early autumn. The flowers are followed by glossy black berries that remain on the plant from autumn and through winter.
This shrub grows best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. At 3-6 feet in height, it is perfect for borders, and foundation plantings.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Chrysojasminum
- Species:
- fruticans
- Family:
- Oleaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Mediterranean to Northern Iran
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Semi-evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Dense
- Erect
- Open
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil pH:
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Type:
- Berry
- Fruit Description:
- Black berries
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Flowers:
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- Small 5-petaled tubular flowers are produced heavily in spring, then a light bloom in fall.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Semi-evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Shiny, delicate, mostly trifoliate leaves.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Slender, four-angled stems.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Lawn
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Foundation Planting
