What is Asian jasmine?
Asian Jasmine is a low -laid deciduous plant from Japan and Korea. It is widely used throughout the American southeast in landscape as a Groundcover for large areas, often as an alternative to traditional lawn lawns. It is able to prosper in a wide range of environments, but best in shaded areas with moist, well -drained soil. Periodic mowing and trimming is required and without regular maintenance the plant can become invasive and suffocate another life of plants in this area.
trachelospermum asaticum or Asian jasmine is a short plant that usually grows from 6 - 12 inches (about 15 - 30 cm) high when not cut and grown. It has strong, wide leaves with leather texture, each measuring about 1 - 2 inches (2.5 - 5 cm) long. These leaves form a heavy carpet completely covering the soil underground. Asian Jasmine is able to climb vertical surfaces, but is more likely to spread horizontally.
on the American southeast, Asian jaSmine has become a popular alternative to the typical grass lawn and has many advantages over a more common lawn. Asian jasmine is resistant to a wide temperature range that is able to remain green in conditions where grass sleeps and brown. Especially serious winters can damage or kill the plant, but simply brown in less extreme conditions and return to dark green in the spring.
Insects and other animals are not attracted to Asian jasmine. The milk sap is actually irritating, avoiding deer and other animals that could nibble the lawn. People are also vulnerable to this sap that causes irritation if it is introduced into the eyes, nose or mouth. After handling Asian jasmine, it is necessary to take care of hand washing to prevent friction of the sap into vulnerable parts.
Initially Asian jasmine requires regular watering. As the plant matures, the hub of ground cover begins betterOut moisture and the plant becomes a more resistant drought. Leave left, this packaging can be too effective in holding moisture and providing an environment for fungal diseases that can kill the plant.
mowing pulls out the cover and allows more air to flow under the leaves and helps prevent mold growth. Experts recommend mowing at the beginning of winter, with a lawn mower promoted to the highest environment. Depending on the growth level, a second mower may be required in the middle of the sunlight. Periodic trimming and edging are also required to prevent the spread to undesirable areas.
Weeds are often difficult to grow between the dense cover of Asian Jasmine, but the same feature can be a threat to other desired plants. Unlimited, the plant spills to cover and stew the plants of bedding, shrubs and trees. Regular trimming is typically the best way to keep the plant contained.