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Trachelospermum asiaticum Evergreen climber (1 Page of 5) The Trachelospermum asiaticum plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Apocynaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. crocostemon. T. divaricatum. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Trachelospermum asiaticum Family: Apocynaceae Author: (Sieb.&Zucc.)Nak. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 6 Mature Width: 6 Habitat: Thickets in hills and low mountains, C. and S. Japan[58].
Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained moderately retentive soil in full sun or with part-day shade[200]. Requires a good humus-rich soil[11]. Succeeds in moderately alkaline or acid soils[202]. Requires the protection of a wall[11].
Plants are not very hardy outside the milder areas of Britain[166], but they can tolerate temperatures down to about -15°c when grown in a suitable position that makes sure the wood is fully ripened[200]. Young plants are particularly susceptible to cold winds[202].
A twining plant[182]. Plants are self-clinging on walls according to other reports[166, 200]. The plant is of slow to moderate growth[202].
Flowers are produced on short laterals that grow from old wood[200]. The flowers have a sweet refreshing perfume[245].
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