Botanical Name: Cestrum nocturnum Add
Common Name: Night Jessamine  
Plant photo of: Cestrum nocturnum
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

White

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium, High

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

n/a

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by:
Photographer: Steve Mullany
  • Description

  • Notes

This loose, rangy, arching shrub can reach about 12' high and has light green, glossy leaves. Very fragrant, small white flowers provide a sweet evening scent in summer and fall. Night Jessamine benefits from strong pruning after bloom to keep size and weak branch structure under control. White berries are poisonous.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.