Cestrum aurantiacum

Orange Jessamine, Orange Cestrum

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade


Type Shrub, vine
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Orange
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 5' to 6' / 1.60m to 1.80m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color White
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive