Overview:
Filling the air with a sweet smell like orange blossoms, orange jasmine is a welcome addition to any tropical garden. The year-round white flowers are very attractive to bees, and the fruits are favored by birds.
Latin Name:
Common Names:
Orange jasmine, orange jessamine, chalcas
Preferred USDA Hardiness Zones:
Zones 9-11
Size & Shape:
Grows 8-12' tall and is a round shrub.
Exposure:
Plant orange jasmine in full sun or light shade.
Foliage/ Flowers/Fruit:
The leaves are up to 2.75" long, oval, and a glossy green.
The flowers are very fragrant and smell like orange blossoms. Flowering will occur year-round.
The fruit is .5-1" long and red. It is prized by birds.
Design Tips:
Good for attracting bees and birds to the garden.
Orange jasmine can be trained into a small tree.
It can be used as a hedge, which will require pruning often when young since it grows rapidly.
Growing Tips:
Plant in well-drained soil. Make sure it is free of nematodes.
Propagation is through seeds and cuttings.
Maintenance/Pruning:
The orange jasmine grows very quickly while young and may need several prunings to keep its shape.
Pests & Diseases:
Pests:
- Soil nematodes
- Scales
- Sooty mold
- Whiteflies
Usually has no problems with diseases.
