Green Land Form

 Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminodies
Confederate Jasmine or Trader's Compass

Apocynaceae

Type                     Vine

Height                        20’ to 30 ‘

Spread                      10’ to 20’

Persistence              Evergreen

Form / Shape           Climber

Growth rate              Fast

Blooming color       white /Fragrant

Blooming time         spring

Exposure                  Full sun

Temperature            -1˚C to 40 ˚C.

Soil                             This plant will grow in dry soil and well drained, loam or sandy.

pH                               It is preference Alkaline soil, for best growth

Water                         Moderate

Fertilization              Farm Yard Manure, 1-2 kg / plant at the

Start of growing season.

Drought tolerance  high

Frost tolerance       high

Landscape uses    Ornamental Climber

Maintenance            Moderate

Propagation             By cuttings and air-layering.

Spacing                    6 ft between plants

Features                   Attracts butterflies

Disease                     diseases.control of termites by use of  Tinakill, Thiodon.

Pests                         Not

Growing Areas        Can be grown successfully in all areas of Pakistan provided guidelines mentioned below are followed. Might be frost tender for colder area like Chitral, Gilgit Baltistan etc.

Other detai               There are two types of Star Jasmine i.e. one having varigated leaves and other plain green leaves. Flower size is same in both varieties. Has a milky sap and thus advisable to wear gloves. This is very versatile vine which can cover a wall, trellis or parabola.