How to Prune the Chinese Star Jasmine

Chinese star jasmine is also known as confederate jasmine or Trachelospermum jasminoides. This evergreen plant grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 8 to 10. Native to China, the star jasmine can spread up to 20 feet and produces fragrant white flowers shaped like stars. It can be grown as a vine or ground cover. Pruning the Chinese star jasmine keeps the plant in check and allows more growth for blooms the following year.

Small pruners

Instructions

- 1
  Cut out any dead, damaged or diseased foliage from the plant as it occurs, using small pruners. Cut the foliage back 2 to 3 inches beyond healthy wood.
- 2
  Prune out 1/3 of last year's growth after the star jasmine finishes blooming in the early to midsummer. Cut out the growth that year's flowers bloomed on with the small pruners. The new growth will produce flowers for the following year.
- 3
  Cut back the Chinese star jasmine into the confines of your planter to keep it in check. Use the small pruners to cut back any overgrown vines.

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