Common yellow jasmine is a showy, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub from the Europe and Mediterranean Basin to Asia Minor. It is a member of the olive family (Oleaceae), although it differs from other members of the family by having alternate, not opposite, leaves. This feature makes it easy to distinguish species of Chrysojasminun from yellow-flowered jasmines ( Jasminum ) such as winter jasmine ( Jasminum nudiflorum ) . Chrysojasminum is a genus recently separated from Jasminum . The genus name means “golden Jasminum ,” and the species epithet means “shrubby.” This shrub grows best in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Common yellow jasmine is a small, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with yellow, slightly fragrant flowers that appear in spring and early autumn. The flowers are in clusters of one to four. The flowers are followed by glossy black berries that remain on the plant from autumn through winter. At 3 to 6 feet in height, it is perfect for borders and foundation plantings. It is suitable for cottage, pollinator or shade gardens. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Generally free of serious pests and diseases. Insect pests may include aphids, scale insects and mealybugs.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.