Chrysojasminum fruticans: Country Or Region Of Origin
Mediterranean to Northern Iran
Plant Profile: Chrysojasminum fruticans
Names
Common Yellow Jasmine, Wild Jasmine
Phonetic Spelling:krih-SO-JAZ-mih-num FROO-tih-kanz
Genus:Chrysojasminum
Species:fruticans
Family:Oleaceae
Jasmine is a compact semi-evergreen shrub that produces yellow flowers with a subtle fragrance, blooming in both spring and early autumn. After flowering, it bears shiny black berries that persist on the plant throughout autumn and into winter.
This shrub thrives in rich, moist, and well-drained soil, preferring full sun or partial shade. Reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet, it is an ideal choice for borders and foundation plantings.
Chrysojasminum fruticans Feature Summary
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Tags
#full sun tolerant
#fragrant flowers
#shrub
#semi-evergreen
#yellow flowers
#moist soil
#well-drained soil
#foundation planting
#borders
#evergreen shrub
#partial shade tolerant
#non-toxic for horses
#non-toxic for dogs
#non-toxic for cats
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Chrysojasminum fruticans Feature Summary
Attributes
Mediterranean to Northern Iran
Woody
Fruit
Black berries
Berry
Flowers
Small 5-petaled tubular flowers are produced heavily in spring, then a light bloom in fall.
4-5 petals/rays
Leaves
Shiny, delicate, mostly trifoliate leaves.
Broadleaf Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Green
Stem
Slender, four-angled stems.
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Erect
Dense
Open
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasionally Dry
Coastal
Piedmont
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
10b
11a
11b
Landscape
Border
Foundation Planting
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Chrysojasminum fruticans Attributes
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Chrysojasminum fruticans Fruit
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Fruit Description
Black berries
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Chrysojasminum fruticans Flowers
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Flower Description
Small 5-petaled tubular flowers are produced heavily in spring, then a light bloom in fall.
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Chrysojasminum fruticans Leaves
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Leaf Description
Shiny, delicate, mostly trifoliate leaves.
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Leaf Color
Green
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Chrysojasminum fruticans Stem
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Stem Description
Slender, four-angled stems.
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Chrysojasminum fruticans Whole Plant Traits
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Chrysojasminum fruticans Cultural Conditions
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Chrysojasminum fruticans: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Chrysojasminum fruticans: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
10b
11a
11b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Chrysojasminum fruticans Landscape
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Chrysojasminum fruticans: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
