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Cestrum fasciculatum

Also Known As

  • Early Jessamine
  • Red Cestrum

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

  • H: 10'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

Cestrum fasciculatum plant details

Cestrum fasciculatum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cestrum fasciculatum

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: long-blooming, trellis, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cestrum fasciculatum

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Cestrum fasciculatum plant

How to Grow Cestrum fasciculatum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-5'

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  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-8'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8'-10'

Width: 8'-10'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 6'-8'

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  • regular - occasional
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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