Filling the air with a sweet smell like orange blossoms, orange jasmine is a welcome addition to any garden. The year-round white flowers are very attractive to bees, and the fruits are favored by birds.
Orange jasmine, orange jessamine, chalcas
Zones 9-11
Grows 8-12' tall and is a round shrub.
Plant orange jasmine in full sun or light shade.
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.
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.
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.
