Overview
Jasminum nudiflorum is a clump forming shrubs in the genus Jasminum, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1.5-2.5 metres tall and 1.5-2.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 5-10 years. Jasminum nudiflorum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. It is low maintenance.
About
Jasminum nudiflorum, the winter jasmine, is a slender, deciduous shrub native to China (Gansu, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Xizang (Tibet), Yunnan). The flower's blossoming peaks right after winter, which is why it is also named Yingchun (迎春) in Chinese, which means "the flower that welcomes Spring". It is widely cultivated as an ornamental and is reportedly naturalized in France and in scattered locations in the United States (Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland and New Jersey). It grows to around 1.5-2.5 metres tall and 1.5-2.5 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing, north-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Jasminum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
Plant details
Jasminum nudiflorum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Jasminum nudiflorum?
Jasminum nudiflorum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Jasminum nudiflorum need?
Jasminum nudiflorum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
How big does Jasminum nudiflorum grow?
Jasminum nudiflorum reaches a height of 1.5-2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5-2.5 metres. It takes around 5-10 years to reach full size.
More in the Jasminum genus
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- Jasminum adenophyllum
- Jasminum auriculatum
- Jasminum bignoniaceum
- Jasminum dichotomumGold Coast jasmine
- Jasminum sambac 'Maid of Orleans' (d)Arabian jasmine 'Maid of Orleans'
- Jasminum leratii
- Jasminum officinalecommon jasmine