'Fred Oehler' is generally thought to be a fair amount smaller than 'Siskiyou Pink' but both our specimens are over 10 years old and are of a comparable size
8' tall by 5' wide—a good alternative to the usual broadleaf evergreen shrub
Usually a prolific late winter bloomer
tubular yellow flowers bloom in pairs (hence the common name) in late spring to early summer
Low summer water once established
Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Ogon Nishiki', Variegated Star Jasmine Size:2 gallon; at nursery only 'Fred Oehler' is generally thoughtThe mature leaves on this star jasmine are gold with dark green edges, which is flashy enough, but combine that with the bright orange red of the newly emerging leaves, and you've got a real stunner. Tough and malleable, you can train this up a wall, over the side of a pot, or let it scramble over the ground. It can be hesitant to bloom, but when it does the flowers are creamy white and fragrant. Mature size: 1 10+ feet tall & 2 10+ feet wide