Chilean Jessamine

Cestrum parqui

Chilean Jessamine

Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Solanaceae
Genus:
Cestrum
Species:
Cestrum parqui

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Tree
Height:
8-12 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
green, yellow, yellow-green
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to areas with seasonal rainfall