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Arabian Jasmine – Desert Horizon Nursery

Arabian Jasmine

Jasminum sambac
Categories:
Shrubs  ·  
Flowering Shrubs
Light
Full sun (afternoon shade in low desert)
Water
Moderate to high; regular, deep irrigation during the growing season.
Size
4-8 ft tall × 4-6 ft wide
Habit
Mounded – spreading shrub
Toxicity
Non-toxic
Description
Tropical evergreen shrub or scrambling vine native to South and Southeast Asia, producing intensely fragrant white flowers used in perfume and tea. In Phoenix it thrives in warm, sheltered spots with consistent moisture and protection from harsh afternoon sun.
Bloom Time
Spring through fall
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Attracts Bees / Pollinators, Fragrant
Growth Rate
Moderate to fast
Growth Habit
Mounded – spreading shrub
Mature Size
4-8 ft tall × 4-6 ft wide
Flower Color
White
Foliage Color
Dark green
Landscape Use
Container / Patio, Fragrance Garden, Hedge / Screen, Specimen / Accent, Trellis / Arbor / Wall
Garden Style
Container / Patio, Hedge / Formal, Pollinator / Wildlife
Soil
Amended / Rich, Well-Drained
Companion Plants
Bougainvillea, Cape Plumbago, Hibiscus, Lantana
Non-toxic
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun (afternoon shade in low desert)

Water: Moderate to high; regular, deep irrigation during the growing season.

Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil amended with organic matter.

Mature size: 4-8 ft tall, 4-6 ft wide

Bloom: Spring through fall

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate to fast