Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine (Tripods)

Name: Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine (Tripods)
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
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Size: 40cm

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About Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine (Tripods)

Trachelospermum jasminoides, commonly known as Star Jasmine, is a versatile evergreen climber with glossy, dark green leaves and highly fragrant, star-shaped white flowers. When trained on tripod frames, it creates an instant living feature with vertical interest, combining both foliage and flowers in a compact structure. The plant forms a dense covering, with flowering peaks in spring and summer and occasional repeat blooms through warmer months.

This species has a moderate growth rate and thrives in well-drained soils with regular watering during establishment. It is hardy, tolerating both full sun and part shade, and is frost tolerant once established. Trachelospermum jasminoides is evergreen, low-maintenance, and suitable for a wide range of climates. The flowers are strongly scented and attract pollinators, while the dense foliage provides structure year-round.

They look excellent when used as decorative potted features at entrances, patios, or courtyards. Tripod-trained specimens also suit formal gardens, retail displays, or event spaces where a refined vertical accent is required.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

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

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3–6 metres (if untrained)

Mature Width: 1–2 metres

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine (Tripods) is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Frost Tolerance

Is Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine (Tripods) frost tolerant?

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

Flowering Information

Trachelospermum jasminoides produces masses of highly fragrant, star-shaped white flowers from late spring through summer. The blooms contrast beautifully with its glossy green foliage, creating a long-lasting and ornamental display that is especially showy when trained on tripods or frames.

Native Information

Is Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine (Tripods) an Australian Native? No

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine (Tripods) is Native to Eastern Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, where it grows as a climbing or groundcover vine in woodland margins.

Wildlife Value

Its fragrant white flowers provide a rich nectar source for bees, hoverflies and other beneficial pollinators, especially during the warmer months. The dense, evergreen foliage also offers valuable shelter for small insects and provides light cover for ground-dwelling wildlife, supporting biodiversity in both courtyards and garden beds.

Sunlight Information

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine (Tripods) will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered 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 areas 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.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Star Jasmine

Genus: Trachelospermum

Botanical Species: Trachelospermum jasminoides

Family: Apocynaceae

Botanical Name: Trachelospermum jasminoides

Landscape Uses

Screening or Privacy

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine (Tripods) works in an:

Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Position in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil.
If planting in pots, use a premium potting mix.
Water thoroughly after planting and mulch if in-ground.
Train stems onto the tripod support and tie gently as required.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain density and shape.

Feature Planting: Space 1 – 2 m apart if planted in ground

Water regularly during establishment; reduce as it matures.
Fertilise in spring with a balanced slow-release fertiliser.
Prune after flowering to control growth and encourage new shoots.

Sandy soils: Performs well with supplementary watering and organic mulching.
Loamy soils: Excellent growth and flowering with balanced moisture.
Clay soils: Requires improved drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Coastal soils: Tolerates mild salt exposure with protection from direct spray.
Poor soils: Benefits from compost and fertiliser to encourage flowering.

Trachelospermum jasminoides – Star Jasmine (Tripods) is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

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)

Ideal Conditions

Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young plant it requires regular watering to establish strong roots. Once established, Star Jasmine develops moderate drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods when planted in well-drained soil. It maintains healthy foliage with only occasional supplementary watering during extended heat.