Trachelospermum jasminoides is a vigorous, climbing vine with glossy, dark green leaves. It’s native to China and Japan and has become a popular ornamental plant worldwide. The vine can be trained to climb walls, fences, or trellises, or it can be grown as a groundcover.
The star-shaped flowers are typically white or cream-colored, although some cultivars may have pinkish or yellowish blooms. They have a sweet, jasmine-like fragrance that is particularly strong at night. The flowers bloom in clusters and are followed by small, green fruit that eventually turn brown.