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Common jasmine

How to identify Common jasmine (Jasminum officinale)

Common jasmine, also known as Jessamine, Common white jasmine, Summer jasmine

Common jasmine is characterized as a hardy evergreen vine that can climb up to 40 feet (12 meters) high and stretch about 15 feet (4.5 meters) wide. Its growth is supported by moist, fertile soil rich in organic matter, though it is tolerant of less ideal conditions. Distinctive features include the plant's fragrant, tubular flowers, which transition from pink to white and bloom from spring to fall. These flowers continually emerge from new growth and are magnetic to butterflies and hummingbirds. Following the blooming period, common jasmine benefits from heavy pruning. Although resilient to drought and pollution, common jasmine is not frost-hardy and should be protected or moved indoors in cooler climates beyond zone 7.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Vine, Shrub

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Deciduous

Quickly Identify Common jasmine

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Vine that climbs up to 40 feet (12 meters) high and 15 feet (4.5 meters) wide.

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Fragrant, tubular flowers transitioning from pink to white, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.

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Black, glossy berries about 0.3-0.4 inches (8-10 mm) in diameter, emerging from flowers.

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Resilient to drought and pollution but not frost-hardy, needing protection in cooler climates.

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Requires heavy pruning after blooming period to thrive and maintain health.

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Detailed Traits of Common jasmine

Leaf Features

Leaf Arrangement

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Fruit Features

The fruit of common jasmine is a black berry when mature, showcasing a glossy sheen and containing multiple seeds. These berries are typically small, only about 0.3 to 0.4 inches (8 to 10 mm) in diameter. They emerge from the flowers that are more prominently displayed and are a less common sight. The texture of the mature berries is somewhat fleshy, reflecting their classification within the berry category, although specific textural characteristics like juiciness may vary and are not well-documented. Key identification markers include the contrast between the dark berries and the often lush, green foliage of common jasmine.

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Key Facts About Common jasmine

Attributes of Common jasmine
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Vine, Shrub
Plant Height
40 cm to 5 m
Spread
2 m to 4.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White
Pink
Fruit Color
Black
Red
Purple
Stem Color
Green
White
Black
Leaf type
Deciduous
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Scientific Classification of Common jasmine

Family
Olive
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Genus
Jasmine
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Species
Common jasmine (Jasminum officinale)
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Distribution Map of Common jasmine

Common jasmine originated in the temperate and warmer regions of Asia. Its pervasive growth now spans across multiple continents, including Europe, Africa, and Oceania, with established populations in the Americas. It is widely cultivated, further expanding its presence beyond areas where it has been introduced.
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Cultivated
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