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Trachelospermum asiaticum
Evergreen climber
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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.

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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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