# Winter jasmine (*Jasminum nudiflorum*)

Winter jasmine is a cheerful plant that blooms bright yellow flowers in the winter. It loves to grow in gardens and can climb on walls or fences, bringing color even when it's cold outside.

- **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Snaps:** 2
- **Habitat:** Urban areas, gardens

![Winter jasmine](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426765/objects/3075.jpg)

## Appearance

The Winter jasmine has slender, arching green stems that remain vibrant throughout the year. Its bright yellow, star-shaped flowers appear on bare branches before leaves emerge, making it visually striking against a winter backdrop. The flowers often emerge singly along the stems.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Tracheophyta
- **Class:** Magnoliopsida
- **Order:** Lamiales
- **Family:** Oleaceae
- **Genus:** Jasminum

## Interesting facts

- Despite its name and bright blooms, Winter jasmine flowers have very little scent!
- It was introduced to Europe from China in the 19th century as a prized ornamental.
- Its bright green stems can photosynthesize even when the plant has lost all its leaves!
- Some butterflies, like Red Admirals, might visit its flowers on mild winter days!

## Special abilities

- **Winter Wonder Bloom:** Winter jasmine can bloom in freezing temperatures by having flowers resistant to cold, helping it be an early food source.
- **Flexible Climber:** Winter jasmine has long, flexible stems that can scramble over walls or fences, helping it reach sunlight in various environments.
- **Grounding Roots:** Winter jasmine can root wherever its stems touch the ground, helping it spread naturally and create new plants.

## Measurements & details

- **Height:** 100-300 cm
- **Spread:** 100-250 cm
- **Flower Size:** 1-2.5 cm
- **Bloom Season:** Winter
- **Edible:** No
- **Toxicity:** None
- **Lifecycle:** Perennial
- **Pollination Method:** Insect

## Ecological connections

- **Pollinates:** Honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — provides early nectar and pollen
- **Pollinates:** Buff-tailed bumblebee (*Bombus terrestris*) — food source for winter-active queens
- **Eaten by:** [Roe deer](https://www.snappit.app/explore/roe-deer) (*Capreolus capreolus*) — young shoots may be occasionally browsed

## Traits

- [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
- [Shrub](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/shrub): A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
- [Cold Hardy](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/cold-hardy): Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.
- [Evergreen](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/evergreen): Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
- [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
- [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
- [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.

## Collections

- [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before touching or picking flowers.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Winter jasmine?

Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How tall is Winter jasmine?

100-300 cm

### How wide does Winter jasmine spread?

100-250 cm

### How big are the flowers on Winter jasmine?

1-2.5 cm

### When does Winter jasmine bloom?

Winter

### Is Winter jasmine edible?

No

### Is Winter jasmine toxic?

None

### What is Winter jasmine's lifecycle?

Perennial

## Where to spot

- [Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/chattanooga-zoo-at-warner-park) — Tennessee, US · Zoo
- [Whipsnade Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/whipsnade-zoo) — England, GB · Zoo

## Watch

- [Play video: Winter jasmine](https://www.snappit.app/videos/winter-jasmine)
- [YouTube](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GGAJM3J-Egw)

## More Plants

- [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*)
- [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*)
- [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*)
- [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*)

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Source: [Winter jasmine: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/winter-jasmine)