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. |
