climber · design plant record

Trachelospermum jasminoides

Star jasmine

Fragrant flowers and evergreen cover for a sheltered, warm-climate support.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.91–6.1 m (3–20 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.91–1.22 m (3–4 ft)

The source width describes trained or spreading growth, not a freestanding canopy. Model the actual support and trained extent separately.

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

8–10 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer, Winter

Fit it to the site

Fertile, draining soil in a sheltered site; check winter temperatures.

Cold sites may need protected containers; sap is sticky and can irritate, so use suitable protection when pruning.

Keep the care in the decision

Train twining stems and prune after flowering to keep access clear.

Origin & safety checks

Western & Southern Japan to Vietnam. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

The source flags poisonous parts. Do not ingest this ornamental plant. Pet safety and edible uses are not assessed; verify the exact botanical name with a suitable local authority.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.