Carolina Jessamine is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape. Notably, it shrugs off deer and grows just as well in a container as in the ground. Its summer flowers are a moderate draw for honeybees and native bees.
Zones
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pH Range
5.5-7.5
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Carolina Jessamine is
Carolina Jessamine grows as a perennial and reaches around 20 feet at maturity. It blooms yellow in summer. It's also deer-resistant and well suited to containers.
How to grow Carolina Jessamine
Carolina Jessamine does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 5.5 to 7.5, on well-drained ground. It needs around 800 growing degree days to mature and a growing season of at least 200 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
Data not available
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
5.5 - 7.5
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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GDD Required
800+
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Mature Height
20 ft
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Frost-Free Days
200+
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Plant it right
Set carolina jessamine in full sun with well-drained soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
Carolina Jessamine prefers pH 5.5 to 7.5 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Be patient, then harvest
Prune annually while the tree establishes; fruit trees reward patience with years of harvest. Local Extension guides publish per-cultivar bearing-age tables.
Good to know
One caution for pet owners — carolina jessamine is toxic to dogs and cats (severe severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Carolina Jessamine offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Carolina Jessamine thrives
Whether carolina jessamine thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Carolina Jessamine in my zone?
Zone data for carolina jessamine is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Carolina Jessamine?
Set carolina jessamine out in early spring or fall while it's dormant, so the roots establish before the heat of summer. Your local last-frost date — which a Growable Ground report pulls for your exact address — sets the precise window.
How much sun does Carolina Jessamine need?
Carolina Jessamine needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Carolina Jessamine need?
Carolina Jessamine prefers soil pH 5.5 to 7.5, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Carolina Jessamine attract pollinators?
Yes — carolina jessamine's flowers are a solid nectar source for honeybees and native bees (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Carolina Jessamine safe for pets?
Carolina Jessamine is toxic to pets (dogs,cats) with severe severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency.