Star Jasmine is a tree, a long-term addition to the landscape. It's hardy across USDA zones 8 through 10. Its flowers are a moderate draw for honeybees and butterflies, even though the harvest is the prize.
Zones
8-10
pH Range
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Sun
Part Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Star Jasmine is
Star Jasmine reaches around 20 feet at maturity.
How to grow Star Jasmine
Star Jasmine grows in USDA zones 8 through 10. Star Jasmine does best in part sun. It needs around 1,200 growing degree days to mature, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
8-10
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
Data pending
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Part Sun
Growable Ground plant catalog
Drainage
Data pending
Growable Ground plant catalog
GDD Required
1200+
Growing degree-days of accumulated warmth it needs to mature — humid summers reach this faster than cool coastal ones.
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Mature Height
20 ft
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Plant it right
Set star 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
Pull a soil test from your local Extension lab to confirm pH and drainage match star jasmine's needs before planting.
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 — star 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: Pet Poison Helpline.)
Star Jasmine offers moderate value to bees and other pollinators.
Where Star Jasmine thrives
Star 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.
Zones 8–10·Where Star Jasmine growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Star Jasmine can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Star Jasmine in my zone?
Star 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 Star Jasmine?
Set star 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 Star Jasmine need?
Star Jasmine does well in partial sun — roughly four 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 Star Jasmine need?
Specific pH data for star jasmine is pending. A soil test from your local Extension lab confirms what your site needs.
Does Star Jasmine attract pollinators?
Yes — star jasmine's flowers are a solid nectar source for honeybees and butterflies.
Is Star Jasmine safe for pets?
Star 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. (Source: Pet Poison Helpline.)