Family: Apocynaceae
Common Name: Star Jasmine

These 20 species of evergreen, twining, shrubby vines from eastern Asia and parts of America are slow growing during the early stages, but quite vigorous once established. They are grown for their lovely, starry flowers, quite similar to those of jasmine, and their heady perfume. Star jasmine can be grown over fences, trellises or archways, or trimmed regularly to form a small hedge.

Species

T. asiaticum, from Korea and Japan, grows to 7 m (23 ft) high, with clusters of fra­grant, off-white flowers.

T. jasminoides, star jasmine, from China, grows up to 7 m (23 ft) high, with clusters of white, fragrant flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It has a long flowering period, from mid to late summer. There are numerous cultivars of T. jasminoides, includ­ing some with variegated foliage.

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained, loamy soil in full sun or partial shade. Prune back straggly branches in autumn. Propagate in summer from semi-ripe cuttings, with basal warmth.

Climate

Zone 8.