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Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm 40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.8m - 2.2m Approx.

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m to 6m

Mature Width: 2m to 3m

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (moderate).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminoides, commonly called Star Jasmine, is an evergreen twining climber, and despite the name it is not a true jasmine. Stems wind through wire and lattice and build a woody framework over time, carrying oval, glossy dark green leaves. Scented white flowers shaped like five pointed stars open through spring and summer.

Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it grows perfectly well in part shade. Any free draining soil will do. Growth is moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. It is frost tolerant once established, handles salt wind and short dry periods, and performs from Perth and Adelaide through to Sydney and Brisbane.

On a fence or wall it covers 2 to 3 metres of support, more with age and training. Left unsupported it spreads as a groundcover 30 to 45 centimetres deep, useful on batters and under established trees. It is the standard answer when a boundary needs green cover without the bulk of a hedge.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Star Jasmine

What is Star Jasmine?

Trachelospermum jasminoides is an evergreen twining climber from east Asia, and despite the common name it is not a true jasmine. It builds a woody framework of stems carrying glossy dark green leaves, and produces scented white flowers shaped like five pointed stars. It is grown as a climber, a groundcover or a clipped cover.

How fast does Star Jasmine grow?

Growth is moderate at about 30 to 50 centimetres a year once established. The first year is slow while the roots develop, and the pace picks up noticeably in the second and third seasons. Regular water and a spring feed speed things along, and plants tied in early cover a fence faster than those left to find their own way.

Does Star Jasmine need sun or shade?

It grows in full sun through to part shade. Full sun produces the tightest growth and by far the most flowers, while shaded plants stay leafier with sparse flowering. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch. Against a west facing wall, make sure the roots stay mulched and watered.

Is Star Jasmine frost tolerant?

Yes, established plants handle light to moderate frost without damage, though the leaves often take on a bronze or purple tone through winter and green up again in spring. Young plants in their first winter are more vulnerable and benefit from a sheltered position or a temporary cover in cold inland districts.

Can Star Jasmine be used as a groundcover?

Yes. Left without support it spreads sideways into a dense mat roughly 30 to 45 centimetres deep, which is a common way to cover batters, median strips and the ground under established trees. Space plants about 1 metre apart for cover within two seasons, and trim the runners back off paths.

Is Star Jasmine suitable for coastal positions?

It handles coastal conditions well, including salt laden wind and sandy soil, provided it is not in the front line of direct salt spray. Improve sandy ground with compost before planting and mulch to hold moisture. It is used widely on coastal fences and retaining walls along the eastern and southern seaboard.

How do I care for Star Jasmine?

Water through the first two summers, after which it asks for very little. Prune after flowering, cutting back long runners and thinning the framework if it has built up thick and woody. It takes a hard cut back and reshoots. Feed in early spring. Wear gloves when pruning, as the milky sap can irritate skin.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Groundcovers
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
Screening or Privacy
Underplanting

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.
Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.

Is Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine Evergreen or Deciduous?

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m to 6m

Mature Width: 2m to 3m

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (moderate).

Growth Rate of Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine

Is Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine frost tolerant?

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine Flower?

Trachelospermum jasminoides produces masses of small, star-shaped white flowers from late spring through summer. Intensely fragrant, the blooms create a highly ornamental seasonal display that contrasts beautifully with the plant’s glossy green foliage.

Does Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring
Summer

Flower Type:

Star

Flower Colour:

White

Is Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine an Australian Native Tree?

No

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine is Native to China, Japan, and Korea, where Trachelospermum jasminoides grows naturally in forest margins, thickets, and open woodland habitats.

What is the Wildlife Value of Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine ?

Its highly fragrant flowers provide a valuable nectar source for bees, hoverflies and other beneficial pollinators throughout the warmer months. The dense evergreen foliage also offers shelter for insects and small wildlife, helping support a healthy and balanced garden ecosystem.

How much Sunlight does Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine need?

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Trachelospermum jasminoides performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate lighter sandy soils if enriched with organic matter to improve moisture retention. Avoid heavy clay or poorly drained conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can stress the root system. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.

Is Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine Drought Tolerant?

Is Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish well, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Trachelospermum jasminoides shows good drought tolerance, performing reliably through dry periods when grown in well-drained soil with only occasional supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine

Site: Choose a sheltered position in full sun to part shade with a sturdy trellis, fence or support nearby for training.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, close to the support structure.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply and tie the leading stems loosely to the support.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine

Training distance: 1.5 to 2 metres between plants along a trellis, fence or pergola for full coverage.

Feature climber: Allow a single specimen 2 to 3 metres of support to develop a full canopy of foliage and flowers.

Pot or container: A 50 centimetre wide pot with a sturdy trellis support suits a single plant in a courtyard or balcony.

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (moderate).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods, with extra water through flowering.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Light prune after the main flowering flush to shape and direct new growth. Tie in young stems to maintain coverage on the support.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional scale or caterpillar inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine in Different Soil

Trachelospermum jasminoides performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Trachelospermum jasminoides flower reliably?
A: Yes, it flowers reliably in spring once established, particularly in sunny positions.

Q: How fast does Trachelospermum jasminoides grow?
A: It has a moderate growth rate, typically growing around 30–50cm per year.

Q: Is Trachelospermum jasminoides drought-tolerant?
A: Once established, it has good drought tolerance but benefits from occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.

Q: Is it suitable for coastal gardens?
A: Yes, it performs well in coastal conditions and tolerates salt-laden winds once established.