Trachelospermum jasminoides (Apocynaceae)

confederate jasmine  jasmine

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(davesgarden.com)

Common name: Confederate Jasmine

Size, form, texture: twisted twirling, climber, grows along walls, nice glossy texture, height 4.7- 12 m.

Hardiness, origin, native ecology: Z 8 plant, long flowering evergreen, only grows in mild parts of Vancouver, commonly seen in tropics, not common in temperate zones, prefers full sun to part shade.

Bud, foliage, flower and fruit characteristics: twisted twirling flowers, white, nice scent, opposite leaves, dark green and glossy, flowers for 2 months.

Cultural and maintenance requirements and appropriate uses in the landscape: can only survive very mild conditions, delicate flowers, a nice accent to any fence or wall, would grow well on the island, really nice scent, gives tropical feel to garden, nice near entrance way, looks very like jasmine, scent is slightly more delicate.

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