14 May 2017

Dwarf Asiatic Jasmine blooms!

Trachelospermum asiaticum minima
(tray-key-low-SPER-mum)    (a-see-AT-ee-kum)


blooms are rare

A dwarf star jasmine with small yellow and green variegated leaves evergreen small-growing vine with glossy leaves that are much smaller than those of the standard Trachelospermum asiaticum.


May 13, 2017
Grown from a cutting in 1980


‎September ‎23, ‎2008


The plant has a tight, compact growth with ovate to elliptic leaves ranging from quite tiny to around 1/4 inch in length.




If unpruned it will climb or crawl on the ground, but it can be pruned to make a miniature shrub. When treated this way it makes a nice bonsai. A popular bonsai subject in Japan but not seen very often in the US.








in 2008




Usage: Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier


Drought Tolerant
USDA Zone 7-10.




New growth is pinkish-bronze.

Red winter foliage



Despite its common name, Asiatic Jasmine
 is not  related to the true jasmines.




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