Cestrum diurnum

Also Known As

Day Blooming Jasmine
Day Blooming Jessamine
Day Jessamine
White Cestrum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

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Cestrum diurnum plant details

Cestrum diurnum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cestrum diurnum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, toxic, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cestrum diurnum

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

CESTRUM DIURNUM - WHITE CESTRUM - DAY BLOOMING JASMINE - WHITE CHOCOLATE JASMINE - An evergreen, upright shrub hardy in zone 8-11, a great container plant in northern areas. Fragrant clusters of white 1" tubular blooms at each leaf joint. Said to have the scent of "white chocolate". Flowers in summer followed by small 1/4" glossy black fruits. Fragrant during the daytime. Likes sun to part shade. Berries and sap are toxic if ingested.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Fragrant clusters of 1" white tubular blooms are borne in summer followed by 1/4" glossy black fruits. An upright to spreading evergreen shrub-like perennial.