Plant Profile: Chrysojasminum parkeri

This jasmine, a compact variety belonging to the Oleaceae family, is indigenous to the western Himalayas and typically grows to a height of 1 foot and a width of 2.5 feet. The shrub forms a mound of slender, spreading stems and thrives in various soil types, although it favors well-drained conditions. It can endure both full sun and partial shade. The leaves are dark green, compound, and deciduous, featuring 3 to 5 leaflets. Jasminum parkeri produces small yellow flowers, measuring less than an inch, in early summer. These flowers are trumpet-shaped and consist of five petals. Due to its lack of winter hardiness in colder regions, this plant is best suited for USDA zones 9 to 10.