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" Attributes: Jasmine is a fast-growing tough, reliable, hardy ornamental shrub that is drought tolerant and will grow in poor soils. I believe it is underused in today's landscapes. This low-growing (3 to 4 feet high by 4 to 7 feet wide) deciduous shrub has a spreading and arching habit. "

" If trained vertically on a trellis or wall, it can grow up to 15 feet. The fine-textured slender bright green stems give an the impression of an evergreen and are a contrast to the browns and grays of the winter landscape. The small bright yellow flowers, though unscented, are almost impervious to the weather and start blooming in December. They continue until early March. The flowers and the emerald green foliage are great for cutting and placing in arrangements. "

"Growing tips: Winter Jasmine will grow in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil, but will tolerate a wide range of growing conditions. Winter Jasmine is a vigorous grower, so it will need to be pruned back (after flowering) to 6 inches every 3 to 4 years to rejuvenate and keep the plant under control. Cutting back will also prevent bare patches from appearing. The trailing branches of Winter Jasmine will root wherever they touch the soil, so it is easily propagated. You can also take cuttings
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