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(Parsonsia capsularis)
New Zealand Jasmine (Parsonsia capsularis)
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Photo by: John Barkla | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: John Barkla | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-01-21T11:03:49-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Parsonsia capsularis, commonly known as New Zealand Jasmine, is an evergreen perennial vine native to the moist, temperate forests of New Zealand, where it thrives in the understory and along forest margins. It can grow to a height of 8-15 feet (2.4-4.6 meters) and a width of 6-8 feet (1.8-2.4 meters), often climbing over shrubs and trees with its twining stems. The plant features glossy, dark green leaves and bears clusters of tubular, cream-colored flowers that are subtly fragrant, blooming profusely in the spring and continuing into the summer. The flowers are followed by elongated seed pods.
New Zealand Jasmine is valued for its lush foliage and sweetly scented flowers, making it a popular choice for trellises, arbors, and fences in gardens. It can also be used to provide quick cover for unsightly walls or structures. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate part shade, especially in hotter climates. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering, though it can withstand short dry periods once established. Gardeners should be aware that it may need regular pruning to control its vigorous growth and prevent it from becoming too dense or invasive in some areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
New Zealand Jasmine is valued for its lush foliage and sweetly scented flowers, making it a popular choice for trellises, arbors, and fences in gardens. It can also be used to provide quick cover for unsightly walls or structures. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate part shade, especially in hotter climates. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering, though it can withstand short dry periods once established. Gardeners should be aware that it may need regular pruning to control its vigorous growth and prevent it from becoming too dense or invasive in some areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 8-15 feet
- Width: 6-8 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Cream
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Moist, temperate forests of New Zealand, understory and forest margins
Other Names
Common Names: Small Flowered Jasmine, Akakaikiore, Akakiore, Kaikū, Kaikūkū, Kaiwhiria, Tōtoroene, Tōtorowene
Scientific Names: , Parsonsia capsularis, Parsonsia capsularis var. grandiflora, Periploca capsularis, Parsonsia capsularis var. parviflora, Parsonsia forsteri, Parsonsia variabilis, Periploca forsteri,
GBIF Accepted Name: Parsonsia capsularis (G.Forst.) R.Br.