Confederate Jasmine is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape. It's hardy across USDA zones 8 through 10, shrugs off deer and grows just as well in a container as in the ground. Its early summer flowers are a moderate draw for honeybees and butterflies.
Zones
8-10
pH Range
5.5-7
Sun
Part Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Confederate Jasmine is
Confederate Jasmine grows as a perennial and reaches around 20 feet at maturity. It blooms orange in early summer. It's also deer-resistant and well suited to containers.
How to grow Confederate Jasmine
Confederate Jasmine grows in USDA zones 8 through 10. Confederate Jasmine does best in part sun — at least 4 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 5.5 to 7. It needs around 1,200 growing degree days to mature and a growing season of at least 215 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
8-10
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
5.5 - 7
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Part Sun
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Drainage
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Frost Tolerance
7°F
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GDD Required
1200+
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Mature Height
20 ft
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Frost-Free Days
215+
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Plant it right
Set confederate jasmine in part sun with well-drained soil. Many fruit trees need a second variety nearby to pollinate — check before you plant just one.
Match the soil
Confederate Jasmine prefers pH 5.5 to 7 (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. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
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 — confederate jasmine is toxic to dogs and cats (mild severity). Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency. (Source: ASPCA.)
Confederate Jasmine offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Confederate Jasmine thrives
Confederate Jasmine is hardy across USDA zones 8 through 10. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
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On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Confederate Jasmine can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Confederate Jasmine in my zone?
Confederate Jasmine grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Confederate Jasmine?
Set confederate jasmine 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 Confederate Jasmine need?
Confederate Jasmine does well in partial sun — around 4 hours of direct sun, and it takes some afternoon shade in stride. That flexibility makes it a good match for a bed the house or a nearby tree shades for part of the day. A Growable Ground report maps how the sun actually falls on your land, hour by hour, so you can set it where the light lines up.
What soil does Confederate Jasmine need?
Confederate Jasmine prefers soil pH 5.5 to 7 (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Confederate Jasmine attract pollinators?
Yes — confederate jasmine's flowers are a solid nectar source for honeybees and butterflies (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Confederate Jasmine safe for pets?
Confederate Jasmine is toxic to pets (dogs,cats) with mild severity. Keep it out of reach, and call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at (888) 426-4435 in an emergency.